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This issue marks our seven year anniversary of publishing this magazine. I remember the

beginning like it was yesterday. Th e December 2012 issue was our fi rst. Sandy, the most intense storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, formed in the Caribbean Sea north of Panama on October 22, 2012. As it moved northward, the hurricane slowed a bit into a still-massive, ex-tratropical cyclone that made landfall on New Jersey on October 29. We were somewhat fortunate, as we

didn’t lose electricity, but our internet was down for over two weeks, and this also killed our landlines. In the end, we somewhat haphazardly cranked out our inaugural issue by using a couple of homes and an offi ce of local friends. After our rocky start, Pat and I dug in and began to build up our new print periodical. We soon doubled our advertiser base as Pat increased our page count from 32 to 44 and secured us a better printing company, which noticeably improved our end product. Over the years, we met some of the most interesting people in our burgeoning North Jersey holistic health community. When you operate this type of business, you are approached by a large variety of people. Th ey read your magazine and get inspired. Some of them become advertisers. Some of them try to leverage you to get free expo-sure by submitting articles for publication. Some of them have developed into freelance journalists for us. Some of them become your loyal readers. Some of them simply want to be your friend. Th is magazine is my fi ft h business venture, and they have all been akin to being in a serious relationship; each one has taught me very valuable lessons. Th is is especially true for this magazine franchise. If you’re doing life “eff ectively”, each signifi cant experience allows you to grow and continue to shed your old skin. If you’re not doing life eff ectively, you stay stuck, because you’re typically holding onto ways of thinking and behavior pat-terns not conducive to change. Th is life is not supposed to be about surviving—it’s about living with passion, loving with all your heart and choosing to thrive through your challenges. We’re simply engaged in a video game of sorts. In a sense, there are no winners, because this game of life will eventually end for all, and when we exit this beautiful ball of dirt, we’ll take nothing but our memories with us. So, the best recommendation I can off er to all of you is to treat others the same way you wish to be treated and seize each day like it was your last. Life is too glorious to play it safe. Point yourself in the direction of your dreams and move toward them as if there is absolutely nothing in your way, because what’s typically in your way is simply—you.

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news briefs Conquer Mystery Aches and Chronic Pain

Learn how natural healing and radical

transformation occurs with Catherine Perman LMT, at 6 p.m., Decem-ber 3, at the Fort Lee Chamber of Commerce. Perman is the owner of Body Therapeutics inte-grative body balancing treatments, in Fort Lee. In her talk, The Secret Language of Pain, she will explain how and why the body holds pain and discomfort; how fascia interweaves throughout the body; how pain and discomfort transfers from one part of the body to another; why some pain and discomfort go undetected by modern science; how emotion-al memory causes physical discomfort; and more. “Radical healing and transformation happens when we gain a new perspective on our bodily discomfort and pain,” says Per-man. “If your pain could speak, what would it say? When this message is received and processed appropriately, the pain no longer serves a purpose and healing can now occur. Listening to the story of pain, we are then able to allow healing to occur at the root cause, and not just suppress or manage the symptoms.”

Admission is free. Event location: 210 Whiteman St., 2nd Floor, Fort Lee. RSVP (required) to 917-701-1162. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit iahp.com/Catherine-Perman. See Resource Guide listing, page 42.

Auriculotherapy Discounted at Saddle Brook Wellness Center

Complete Wellness Within, a full-service beauty and

wellness center, is hosting Earseeds Tuesday Wellness Days from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 3, 10, 17 and 24, in Saddle Brook. Treatments are $25 for a limited time. Partici-pants will learn how auricu-lotherapy (akin to acupressure or reflexology for the ear) can improve overall health and minimize cravings related to resolv-ing most addictions, as well as other benefits. There are hundreds of points on the ear that are believed to correspond with organs in the body, as well as specific emotional issues. Auriculotherapy can also help with headaches, poor bal-ance, insomnia, nerve issues, allergies, hormonal imbalances, weight loss, joint pain, knee pain and many other issues.

Location: 337 Market St., Ste. 5, Saddle Brook. For more infor-mation or to register (required), call 973-615-2486, email [email protected] or visit CompleteWellnessWithin.com. See ad, page 16.

Crystal Gridding Class at Earth’s Healings

Earth’s Healings, in River Edge,

will present a crystal gridding class at 7 p.m., November 21, as a follow-up to the Introduction to Crys-tals class. Instructor Gabrielle Leoni is a lifelong avid crystal collector and enjoys sharing the many ways she uses the energy of crystals to enhance her daily life. Crystal grids can be used for a variety of purposes. In her book Crystals for Healing, Karen Frazier suggests, “Crystal grids can be created to amplify the power of crystals, to protect or cleanse spaces, create more harmony or to direct healing towards someone else.” Class participants can develop their own intuitive style when working with crystals and potentially learn how to use these grids to help manifest what they desire in life. Materials will be provided, along with informative handouts that students keep as a guide.

Cost is $25. Location: 792 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge. To regis-ter (required), call 201-800-0570, email [email protected] or visit EarthsHealings.com. See ad, page 16.

Spiritual Guidance and Reiki in Paramus

Francesca Halliday-Cornell, a master

psychic reader who of-fers spiritual counseling and reiki, was born with psychic intuition and has been working profession-ally in the field for over 50 years. She is available for

private, face-to-face reading by appointment or at home or office gatherings. Cornell receives insight to clients’ spiritual needs through psychic intuition and spirit guardians. She builds her practice around the key element of healing, and states, “We all have the ability to heal ourselves of whatever burdens we carry, and that is what I teach to every client of mine—the ability to heal themselves through the mind, body and spirit with the right advice, tools and energy.”

For appointments and more information, call 201-952-2032,email [email protected], or visit EraseYourFear.com. See ad, page 9.

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Holiday Boutique at Vista Natural Wellness Center

Vista Natural Wellness Center will host their sixth annual Holiday Boutique

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 16, in Oakland, with gift items such as handcraft -ed knitwear, jewelry, artwork, craft s, chil-dren’s products and many other products provided by local artisans and businesses. Th ere will also be pet-related items and a representative from HalfWay Home Animal Rescue Team, a local pet rescue organization, as well as a pet portrait artist. Refreshments will be provided by local businesses. A chair massage therapist and dream interpreter Jeff erson Harmon will also be on hand to provide sessions.

Th e mission of Vista Natural Wellness Center is to help people lead a healthy life-style through activities and products focused on health and well-being while having fun and learning in the process. Th ey off er classes and workshops on a wide variety of topics focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Location: 191 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland, NJ. For more information, call 201-644-0840 or visit VistaNaturalWellness.com. See ad, page 29.

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news briefs

Bergen County Sustainable Society Green Drinks

The Bergen County Sustainable Society will host a Green Drinks

meeting from 6 to 9 p.m., November 6, and the first Wednesday of each month, at Brady’s at the Station, in Ramsey. Green Drinks attracts a diverse group of business profes-sionals, non-government organi-zations, academics, public officials and private citizens all interested in and intrigued about sustainability. The goal of Ramsey-Mahwah Green Drinks is to come together and spread the idea of sustainable consciousness throughout the local community. Topics include clean energy, the economy of the environment, energy independence, recycling, green-collar jobs, carbon footprints and wind energy.

Free admission. Location: 5 W. Main St. For more information, email Chance at [email protected] or visit Meetup.com/ BergenCountySustainableSociety.

United Palace Offering Spiritual Artistry in Action Online

For the past 50 years, the United Palace of Spiritual Arts (UPSA), in Wash-

ington Heights, has provided the world a source of inspiration, a house for creativ-ity and a home for spiritual artistry. Every Sunday at 3 p.m., their new service, Spiri-tual Artistry in Action (SAIA), posts a 10-minute service online, accessible from anywhere in the world via Livestream, Facebook and YouTube. Spiritual director and CEO Rev. Heather Shea says, “As a spiritual center, it’s important to us that we stay connected with these communities and transform our programs in accordance with cul-tural shifts. In essence, spiritual artistry is the exploration of art as a spiritual journey, and we believe that every person is a spiritual artist.”

For more information, visit UPSpiritualArts.org. See ad, page 2.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Passaic

The Passaic County Office of Solid Waste and Recycling is

sponsoring a household hazard-ous waste drop-off from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., November 9, at the City of Passaic Borough Hall, rain or shine. Acceptable items include propane tanks, flares, drain cleaners, fire extinguishers, thermo-stats, car batteries, antifreeze, pool chemicals and aerosol cans. All items should be in their original containers and labeled. Nothing without a label will be accepted, nor will computers, elec-tronics or tires. Businesses must call to make special arrangements.

Free to all Passaic county residents (proof of residency required). Location: 330 Passaic St. For more information, call 973-305-5738.

Weekly Esoteric Wisdom Lectures in Cliffside Park

Universal Meditation Center will present Know Thyself, a series of

weekly Friday night lectures, from 7 to 9 p.m., November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, in Cliffside Park. The entire series com-prises 75 lectures. They involve deep meditation, study and experimentation that will help par-ticipants answer the fundamental questions of life, such as where we come from and the purpose of existence. Other topics include gnostic studies, kabbalah and alchemy, dream yoga, sexual magic, healing, esoteric psychology and quantum medicine.

Admission is free. Location: 358 Greenmount Ave. For more infor-mation, please call 201-370-6433.

Feldenkrais Awareness Classes at Vista Natural Wellness

Vista Natural Wellness

Center presents Feldenkrais Awareness through Move-ment classes led by Christin Harvey from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, in Oakland. Feldenkrais is deemed to be a powerful approach to improving well-being, using gentle, mindful movement to bring new aware-ness and possibility. The class will lead to enhanced ease of movement and range of motion, improved flexibility and coordination. Participants can also rediscover the innate capacity for graceful and efficient movement, enhance mental clarity, emotional regulation and problem-solving capabilities.

Cost is $20 per walk-in class, 10 classes for $150. Location: 191 Ramapo Valley Rd. For more information or to register, call 201-644-0840 or visit VistaNaturalWellness.com. See ad, page 29.

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A Strategy to Prevent Costly Dental Proceduresby Maria Karameros

According to a new sur-vey by the

University of Michi-gan, 51 percent of adults ages 50 to 64 do not know how they will obtain dental insurance once they retire. As we age, dental procedures costing $20,000 to $50,000 are not uncommon due to neglect, inferior dental care and poor diet. We may not be able to control the rising cost of professional dentistry or how the health-care system currently operates, but we can do our part to prevent the need for major procedures. One way is to start using a superior toothpaste. SprinJene toothpaste is unique with its patented formula containing zinc and black seed oil. Sometimes called black cumin, black seed oil has been used for centuries in Africa and the Middle East for oral health. A 2016 study by the National Institutes of Health, “Nigella Sativa and its Active Constituent Thymoquinone in Oral Health,” states the oil not only prevents dental caries, but can even heal them by promoting bone health. Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and wound healing properties were also cited as benefits of black seed oil. Other ingredients in SprinJene include coconut oil, which is known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities, and zinc, which controls the growth of bacteria, plaque and tartar. Stevia is used to provide a sweetness without sacrificing quality and safety. SprinJene is certified vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal and free of all artificial sweeteners, dyes and preservatives. Its ingredients naturally whiten teeth while also effectively reducing tooth decay. To avoid the financial and literal headache that can accompany major dental procedures, use a superior toothpaste, eat a nutritious and varied diet and find a quality dentist with an excellent track record, as a preventative to resolve smaller issues before they grow to larger, more expensive dental projects costing thousands of dollars. SprinJene founder Dr. Sayed Ibrahim states, “I always believed that the world deserves better toothpaste...” An organic chemist by trade, he was inspired by his Sudanese mother’s herbal home-remedies. Ibrahim has been marketing his unique creation since 2015 and has added new product lines for sensi-tive teeth and children. Lip balms and oral rinses are also poised to hit the shelves in time for the holidays. SprinJene toothpaste is currently available at Costco, Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon.

For more information, call 732-640-1830, email Inquiries@ SprinJene.com or visit SprinJene.com. See ad, page 21.

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Learn Access Bars in Paramus

The Access Bars (Bars) class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Decem-

ber 8, with Christine DiDomenico and November 9 with Theresa Obssuth, is a one-day training session where participants learn to administer an innovative energy clearing technique that can create greater ease and cultivate more joy in life through greater awareness. While training, participants learn how to “run the Bars” and will also receive two bars sessions. The Bars are 32 points on the head that when gently touched, effortlessly and easily release thoughts, ideas, decisions, beliefs and attitudes that keep us in limitation. Access Bars can release disharmonious thoughts and behavior patterns, and the release of these old thoughts and pat-terns can bring greater possibilities into one’s life. No prerequisites are required and anyone can learn, includ-ing children. Class participants receive a certificate of completion and become qualified to provide Access Bars sessions to family, friends, or clients. Licensed massage therapists can earn NCBTMB approved CEU’s. Providers of other therapies can introduce Access Bars into their practice.

Location: Advanced Medical Center, Paramus. For more informa-tion, or to preregister (required), or to book a private session, call Theresa Obssuth, 201-655-3836 or Christine DiDomenico 845-825-2361 or visit AccessTheBars.com. See ad, page 2.

Pathways Connect Moms’ Gathering in Clifton

The Pure Bal-ance Center will

present The Pathways Connect Moms’ Gathering from noon to 2 p.m., November 15, and every third Friday of the month, in Clifton. Light refreshments will be served and there will be prizes and giveaways. Moms, moms-to-be and children are welcome. Participants can expect to be empowered with valuable insights for the subjects of pregnancy, childbirth, holistic parent-ing and health care. The gatherings have been aided by Dr. Michael Magwood, owner of the Pure Balance Center, who has helped bring in special guests like Bloom Baby, a local birth and postpartum doula resource. Pathways Connect is a free nonprofit project of Pathways to Family Wellness magazine.

Admission is free. Location: 1425 Broad St., Ste. 4, Clifton. For more information or RSVP (recommended), call 973-773-8244. See ad, page 21.


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Dance to Improve Quality of Life With DementiaOlder people with dementia, often viewed as being pas-sive and immobile, responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions, say researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago. The 22 partici-pants between the ages of early 60s and mid-90s had dementia ranging from mild to advanced. They took 10 weekly classes in which the music was “reminiscent” and the movement routines were intuitively easy. “Positive re-

sponses such as memory recalling, spon-taneous dancing and joking with each other were observed in every session,”

reports lead author Ting Choo.

health briefs

Take Hibiscus to Fight Breast Cancer

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is much more than a brilliant scarlet tropical

flower: New laboratory research from Canada’s University of Windsor found that a hibiscus

flower extract se-lectively kills off triple-negative

breast cancer cells. This is one of the

most difficult to treat types that affects 15 to 20 percent of breast cancer patients. Hibiscus is par-ticularly effective when combined with chemo-therapy, researchers say, and works as well with very low doses of the chemicals as with higher doses. The flower’s low toxicity and precise targeting of cancer cells also offers hope for long-term treatment. Previous studies have shown hibiscus to be effective on prostate cancer, leu-kemia, gastric cancer and human squamous cell carcinoma.

Say No to the Third Cup of Joe to Avoid MigrainesCaffeine has been the subject of controversy among the one in six adults worldwide that suffer from periodic migraines: Some say it triggers symptoms, while others report it wards them off. A new study from Harvard and two other teaching hospitals of 98 migraine sufferers used six weeks of daily journals to investigate the link and found that drinking up to two servings of caffeinated beverages a day had little effect, but three or more raised the odds of a headache that day or the next. Among people that

rarely drank such beverages, even one or two servings increased

the odds of having a headache that day. A serving was de-

fined as eight ounces or

one cup of caffeinat-ed coffee, six ounces of tea, a

12-ounce can of soda

or a two-ounce can of an

energy drink.Eat Organic to Shed InsecticidesSwitching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month, Japanese researchers report. They tested the urine of study participants looking for six neonicotinoid insecticides and another substance generated as a result of their decom-position in the human body. “I think the research results are almost without precedent and are highly valuable in that they present actual measurement values showing that you can dramatically reduce the content levels of agrochemicals in your body simply by changing the way you select veg-etable products,” commented Nobuhiko Hoshi, a professor of animal molecular morphology with the Kobe University. Another study from researchers at the University of California at Berkeley studied 16 children and showed that one week after switching to an organic diet, malathion pesticide urine levels were reduced by 95 percent; clo-thianidin pesticide levels by 83 percent; and chlorpyrifos

pesticide levels by 60 percent.

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Benefits of Oncology MassageOncology Massage can be a beneficial adjunctive therapy for people affected with cancer, including those in active treatment. Multiple recent studies link gentle oncology massage with significant reductions in pain, fatigue, nau-sea, depression and anxiety, improving the quality of life. Having cancer can be a stressful experience. For most people, massage is an immediate antidote to stress, pain and discomfort. The relaxing and rejuvenat-ing effects of massage shift people away from the stress response, which tenses muscles and inhibits digestion, to the relaxation response, which enables the body’s self-healing resources to be fully available. Oncology massage is comfort-based with a gentle touch tailored to each individual’s needs and can be re-ceived fully clothed. It is relaxing, restorative and nour-ishing for the mind, body and spirit.

Paul Lamb provides oncology massage and other heal-ing modalities at Vista Natural Wellness Center, located at 191 Ramapo Valley Rd., in Oakland. For more informa-tion or to schedule a session, call 201-644-0840 or visit VistaNaturalWellness.com.See ad, page 29.

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global briefs License to PlantGun Control in India Goes GreenIn a northern India district, regulators require that ap-plicants for gun licenses, in addition to normal back-ground checks, must plant 10 trees and submit selfies as photographic evidence of having done so. To mark World Environment Day in

June, Chander Gaind, the deputy commission-er of the district of Fero-zepur in Punjab State,

had an idea. “I thought about how much Punjabi people love guns,” he says. “We receive hundreds of applications for gun licenses from this district every year. Maybe I could get them to love caring for the environment, too.” India has more than 3.3 million active gun licenses. Tajinder Singh, 47, a farmer in the district, says he wants to protect him-self from wild animals and bands of armed robbers.

Jaws of LifeCalifornia Bans Fur TrappingCalifornia has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood that was intertwined with the rise of the Western frontier. The Wildlife Protection Act of 2019 prohibits commercial and recreational trapping on both public and private lands. Legislators are con-sidering proposals to ban the sale of all fur products, including fur coats, and to outlaw the use of animals in any circus in the state, with the exception of domesticated horses, dogs and cats.

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Methane MattersFracking Linked to Global WarmingAs methane concentrations increase in the atmosphere, evidence points to shale oil and gas as the probable source, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken steps to stop regulating it. New Cornell University research published in Biogeosciences, a journal of the European Geosciences Union, suggests that the methane released by high-volume hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has different

characteristics than the methane from conventional natural gas and other fossil fuels such as coal.

About two-thirds of all new gas production

over the last decade has been shale gas produced in the U.S. and Canada, says the paper’s author, Robert Howarth, a professor of ecology and en-

vironmental biology: “If we can stop pouring methane into the atmosphere, it will dissipate. It goes away pretty quickly compared to carbon dioxide. It’s the low-hanging fruit to slow global warming.”

Golden RulesMoms Launch Eco-Friendly CertificationThe nonprofit MomsAcrossAmerica.org (MAA) has launched its Moms Across America Gold Standard, a multi-tiered verifi-cation program for food, beverages and supplements that creates a simple, trustworthy re-source for con-sumers while encouraging best practices by suppliers. It will be awarded to those brands that have achieved superior levels of organic practices and eco-friendly procedures, and is intended to make it simple for people to choose the healthiest products and use their wallets to take a stand against unhealthy alternatives and unethical business practices. The standard also provides a path for compa-nies that know better and do better to prosper by shifting the buying power of millions of dedicated mothers behind their products.

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With the onset of cold and flu season, mothers have enough to do without having to take care

of sick family members, so protecting family from getting sick is a top priority. Moms of yesteryear gave their children foul-tasting cod liver oil to ward off sickness. Today, we have better-tasting and more-effective natural op-tions to defend against those pesky viruses and bacteria that cause respiratory illnesses. One of these remedies comes from one of Earth’s tiniest and hardest working creatures... bees. Honey has long been widely known as a remedy for those already sick, but other bee products like propolis and royal bee jelly have been getting more attention recently in the Western world for their amazing illness preventative properties. The National Institutes of Health has published numerous promis-ing studies that show the efficacy of propolis for use against influenza and support its antimicrobial and antibacterial repu-tation. Propolis is a resin-like substance bees create by mixing their saliva with collected plant leaves, stems and buds. It is critical to bee colony health because of its antifungal, antioxi-dant and antibacterial nature. BEE & YOU decided to take these bee super-foods to the next level by sourcing all their products from the most fertile and plant-rich area in Europe—Anatolia, home to more than 60 percent of Europe’s native plants. The company is devoted to fair-trade and sustainability. BEE & YOU collects from their sources ethically and are invested in the health of the local hives, so in supporting them, customers can help “save the bees”.

With BEE & YOU’s nasal and throat sprays featuring propolis and honey, ward-ing off a cold or flu has never been easier or tastier. To provide even more defense, they offer royal jelly tablets which can be taken as a daily supplement to boost the immune system. Royal jelly is literally the food of royalty in the bee world as it is the only thing

fed to the most important member of the hive—the queen. Royal jelly also promotes enhancing physical energy, mental clarity, and aids in faster recovery time from exercise and enhances our overall sense of well-being. All bee products contain antioxidants, which help fight degenerative disease and aging. If propolis and royal jelly do well to empower the queen, thus ensuring a thriving a bee colony, our families are ensured to also reap the benefits of these super foods during the cold flu season. USFDA-registered super foods and supplements from BEE & YOU are made with royal jelly, bee pollen, raw honey and propolis in the purest form, providing consumers with raw, unfiltered and unadulterated products. All products are 100 percent natural, non-GMO, OU-Kosher and gluten-free.

BEE &YOU products are available at Amazon, select CVS stores (cold and remedies aisle), and 3,500 retail outlets in the U.S., including independent health food stores throughout NY and NJ. For more information, visit BeeAndYou.com and receive 15% off on all product for Natural Awakenings readers with promo code: NaturalAwakenings15. Find discounts on Instagram at Tinyurl.com/BeeStrong. See ad, page 4.

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Welcome to the digital age, where budding gym rats, former couch potatoes and

schedule-challenged fi tness freaks are fi nding new ways to get in shape. Th ese days, virtually anyone with a smartphone or Wi-Fi connection can connect with a yoga video, a spin class or any number of personal exercise experiences. Some folks are wearing devices that calculate distance and monitor bodily functions—then post it all to social media. Private trainers are off ering online workout routines with motivational emails and text messages, while some gyms include online training as an add-on to membership or leverage technology to provide classes to consumers globally. Virtual fi tness is growing in leaps and bounds. Th e use of health and fi tness apps has more than tripled since 2014, and three-quarters of active users open their apps at least twice a week, according to Flurry Analytics. Yet, it’s not for everyone. Erin Nitschke, Ed.D., of Cheyenne, Wyoming, the director of educational partnerships and programs at the National

Click and SweatVirtual Workouts

Change the Gameby Julie Peterson

Federation of Professional Trainers, is monitoring the upsurge in virtual fi tness and believes it will take time to perfect the options. “While virtual training may be a best practice for a certain population of us-ers, it may be a barrier to others,” she says.

Accessible, Flexible and AffordableTh e convenience and aff ordability of vir-tual training has some clients thriving on their ability to marry technological tools to fi tness goals. Th ey can log in anytime, anywhere, even while travelling; take a variety of classes from famous trainers for a fraction of the cost of in-person sessions and receive emails or texts that provide encouragement to reach the next level. For those new to exercising, virtual training eases self-consciousness. It’s an op-portunity to learn the basics and begin the process of toning up at home before ventur-ing into an unfamiliar environment where everyone seems to know what they’re doing. In this respect, virtual training can serve as a gateway to establishing a fi tness routine that eventually leads to the local gym.

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“One of the most frequent reasons people cite for not maintaining a regular exercise habit is lack of time,” says Ameri-can Council on Exercise President and Chief Science Officer Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., of Redmond, Washington. He points out that virtual tools and devices may help eliminate some of those time barriers, allowing people to get quality workouts.

The Real DealBut some people go to the gym or attend fitness classes because they enjoy the social connection more than the sweat. Nitschke says that social support can be a predictor of success, so it’s pos-sible that virtual training can have a negative impact. Bryant agrees. “There are different fitness personality types, and some need the live and in-person experience.” Bryant points out that gyms and trainers often request health information and fitness goals beforehand to provide clients a more customized program. In-person instruction also has the benefit of immediate feedback to ensure safe, effective and proper technique. Erika Hetzel, a Pilates instructor and personal trainer in Dane County, Wisconsin, believes that virtual workouts are fine for people that have attended classes enough to know the exer-cises and have good body awareness. “For beginners, hands-on cues and modifications are important, especially if there are any contraindications for exercise.”

One of the most frequent reasons people cite for

not maintaining a regular exercise habit is lack of time.

~Cedric Bryant

She carefully monitors her clients for form and doesn’t plan to offer virtual train-ing because it’s impossible to give clients bodily adjustments. “It leaves trainees at risk of not getting full benefit or getting hurt,” Hetzel says. “An effective workout is about the quality of the movements.”

Bryant says that instructor interaction is a plus; however, the best virtual workouts give detailed instruction and regression or progression of all moves, allowing participants to choose an appropriate intensity level.

Making a Virtual ConnectionLogging in with a high-speed internet connection, gathering required equipment in advance and possessing self-motivation might prevent getting discouraged. However, overconfidence can lead to injury, so being fully aware of limitations is essential before taking a dive off the recliner directly into a series of lunges. For social butterflies, a real-live friend to login with may be necessary to make virtual training fun. Fitness training may be forever changed by technology, but Nitschke says it remains to be seen if fitness professionals can respond to individual learning styles to foster success and elevate the fitness client’s virtual experience.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Contact her at [email protected].


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conscious eating

ZENFUL EATINGMindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

by April Thompson

In Zen monasteries, the head cook (known as the tenzo) is one of the most important positions a monk can hold;

Eihei Dogen, founder of Soto Zen, one of the longest-established sects of Buddhism, said this is “because the position requires wholehearted practice.” In the 13th-century volume Instructions for the Zen Cook, Dogen wrote, “In preparing food, it is essential to be sincere and to respect each ingredient, regardless of how coarse or fi ne.” Rituals around food are an important element of Buddhism, as with many spiri-tual traditions. But we don’t have to be a Buddhist or a practiced meditator to learn how to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance. “Cooking can be a meditation. We cook with all our senses: We taste, touch and listen to determine if the pan is hot enough. You just have to be mindful,” says Jean-Philippe Cyr, author of Th e Buddhist Chef: 100 Simple, Feel-Good Vegan Recipes.

“Cooking is an act of love and gen-erosity, so cooking should be done with care—taking the time to consider the ingredients and overall fl avors of the meal, storing the vegetables properly, paying

attention while you chop. Th ese things are the foundation of a great meal,” says Gesshin Claire Greenwood, an ordained Zen priest in San Francisco. Greenwood trained in Buddhist monasteries in Japan for more than fi ve years, experiences she draws from in her recent memoir and cookbook Just Enough: Vegan Recipes and Stories from Japan’s Buddhist Temples. While vegetarianism is encouraged in all schools of Buddhism and most mon-asteries abstain from meat, it is not a strict requirement. Cyr, a vegan and practicing Buddhist of 20 years, takes seriously the concept of ahimsa, or “do no harm”, as a chef. “Veganism and Buddhism share the common value of compassion—compas-sion towards animals, as well as the Earth. Climate change caused by meat consump-tion causes a lot of harm, too,” says Cyr, of rural Quebec, Canada. Th e “middle way” is an important Buddhist principle in the kitchen—strik-ing the balance between indulgence and deprivation—the “just enough” in Green-wood’s cookbook title. “It’s important to use enough salt so that the food tastes good, but not so much that it’s overpower-

ing. When we shop for food or eat a meal, we can also pay attention to when we’ve had enough,” she says.

Mind Over MouthMindful eating can open up a beautiful new relationship to food, says Jan Chozen Bays, a Zen Buddhist priest and co-abbot of Great Vow Zen Monastery, in Clats-kanie, Oregon. “Th is country is in an epi-demic of out-of-balance eating. People are stressed out and fearful about eating, but cooking and eating should be inherently pleasurable human activities,” says Bays, the author of Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food. “In Zen practice, mindful rituals help us learn to be present and peaceful during meals.” Mindful eating is not about restric-tions, but rather about curiosity and in-vestigation—an adventure for the senses, says Bays. “Research shows that diets don’t work, as they rely on external sources rather than helping you to go inward and tap into the innate wisdom of your body.”

Tuning In at MealtimeRushing through meals mindlessly, we’ve become deaf to our body’s own signals of satiety, says Bays. “Go to the super-market when you’re hungry, and head to the perimeter where the real food is and stop and ask your body, ‘Would you like oranges? Would broccoli be good for us?’ Tune into your cellular hunger,” she says. At the Great Vow Zen Monastery, the fi rst morning meal is conducted in silence, along “with a prayer to bring gratitude for the food and to all living beings whose life fl ows to us in our food,”

Cooking is an act of love and generosity, so cooking should be done

with care—taking the time to consider the ingredients

and overall flavors of the meal, storing the vegetables

properly, paying attention while you chop.

~Gesshin Claire Greenwood

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modifi ed) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Buddha BowlCookbook author Jean-Phillippe Cyr says, “I love bowl recipes: they’re generous and colorful, and they let us get creative. Layer grains or cereals, vegetables, legumes and dressing, and voilà! That’s all there is to it.” Pumpkin seeds are an incredible source of protein, and tahini contains more protein than milk. Healthy cooks will be sure to keep this tahini dressing recipe close, because they can use it in everything.

Yields: one bowl

1 sweet potato, peeled and diced2 dried figs, sliced2 Tbsp olive oil Salt, to taste1½ cups cooked quinoa¼ cup frozen shelled edamame, cooked

For the dressing:

1 (¾-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced

1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of sea salt2 Tbsp tahini1 Tbsp soy sauce1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp olive oil

Garnish:

Pumpkin seeds Microgreens

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the sweet potato and figs in a baking dish.

Drizzle with oil, then season with salt and bake for 30 minutes.

Place the ginger, garlic and salt in a mortar (preferred) or blender, then mash the ingredients together.

Transfer to a bowl and add the tahini, soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup and oil. Stir to combine.

Place the sweet potatoes and figs in a large serving bowl. Add the quinoa and edama-me. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish. Serve immediately.

Tip: For those that can’t digest raw garlic, don’t use it, or cook it before adding it to the dressing.

Excerpted with permission from The Buddhist Chef, by Jean-Phillippe Cyr.

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says Bays, adding that research shows cer-emonies and moments of reflection lead to more mindful, healthy eating. “Instead of talking on the phone, try cooking in silence. Drawing your aware-ness to details like the smell of basil, the color of tomato and the touch of the spoon brings so much richness to the act of cooking,” says Bays. Such a focus leads to a sense of ap-preciation for the ingredients of meals and life, says Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center. “Making a meal is an active extension of our ‘sitting’ (meditation) practice.”

Connect with Washington, D.C. freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

The Zen of FoodHere are a few simple tips from Bud-

dhist priests and cooks on making mealtime more mindful. Have a mid-meal gut check, suggests Jan Chozen Bays. “When your stomach feels three-quarters full, have a conversa-tion with a friend or have something to drink before continuing to eat. Often you will find after 20 minutes you are actually full,” says the author and priest. Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center, suggests setting a phone timer in the kitchen to mark it as a practice time to tune into the senses. “Try to slow down and notice what’s happening as you cook. Try to stay with the sensory experience and not judge everything, like whether the carrot is cut right. It can be a very relaxing and peaceful way to work in the kitchen.” Make the first few sips or bites of a meal mindful, spending the first few moments in silence if possible, says Bays. “Working quietly with that pile of carrots or onions, you have space to focus on just one task,” adds Merk. Incorporating all of the five tastes of Buddhism—salty, sweet, sour, bitter and umami (savory)—is another way to bring meals in balance, according to author and priest Gesshin Claire Greenwood. “Hav-ing all of these flavors represented makes a meal feel balanced and satisfying.”


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healing ways

Much of our day-to-day well-being—how energetic we feel, how clear our thinking

is and how our body processes food—is governed by the activity of the butterfl y-shaped, thumb-sized thyroid gland at the base of the throat. When it’s working as it should, life is good. However, about one in eight Americans suff ers from a

The Happy ThyroidSeven Ways to Keep It Humming

by Ronica O’Hara

malfunctioning thyroid, and women are fi ve to eight times more likely than men to face the consequences. It’s a delicate balancing act. A thyroid that produces too few hormones makes us feel sluggish and constipated. We gain weight easily, have muscle cramps and experience heavy periods. Hypothyroid-ism, as it’s called, is linked to chronic

fatigue syndrome, infertility and autism in newborns. A 2013 study published in Annals of Neurology found that pregnant women defi cient in thyroid hormone are four times more likely than healthy women to produce a child with autism. If the thyroid produces too many hormones, we suffer from hyperthy-roidism with a racing heart, irritabil-ity, light periods, unexplained weight loss and insomnia; it can lead to hard-ening of the arteries and heart failure later in life, according to a study in Circulation Research. Th e good news is that there are simple and eff ective strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid these potential health setbacks, say experts. Th eir recommendations:

1 Keep up mineral levels. Th e thyroid needs iodine to churn out hormones, and usually iodized

salt or sea salt with natural iodine can supply most of our daily needs of 150 micrograms. Sardines, shrimp, seaweed, yogurt, eggs and capers are also rich in iodine. However, too much of a good thing can tip the balance in the other direction, so practice moderation with super-charged iodine foods like cran-berries: A four-ounce serving contains twice the daily requirement. In addition, our thyroids need selenium (one or two Brazil nuts a day will do it) and zinc (nuts, legumes and chocolate) to func-tion optimally.

2Eat fermented foods. About 20 percent of the conversion of inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into active

hormone (T3) takes place in our gut, which makes “good” bacteria critically im-portant. Andrea Beaman, a New York City

Poses such as plow pose, fish pose, boat pose and cobra can improve blood circulation to the thyroid

gland, which is imperative for its health.

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health coach and author of Happy Healthy Thyroid: The Es-sential Steps to Healing Naturally, recommends probiotics like cultured vegetables, kimchi, sauerkraut and sourdough bread, as well as prebiotics like root vegetables, plantain, burdock and dandelion root.

3 Filter drinking water. “Fluoride and chlorine are elements that can block the absorption of iodine into the thyroid,” says Elizabeth Boham, M.D., a functional

medicine doctor at the UltraWellness Center, in Lenox, Massachusetts. A reverse-osmosis filter or a high-end pitcher filter will remove chlorine, as well as f luoride, which British researchers have linked to a 30 percent higher rate of hypothyroidism.

4 Detox cosmetics. Phthalates are endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in cosmetics, nail polish and shampoos; they are also in plastic toys, and 3-year-old girls exposed

to phthalates have shown depressed thyroid function, Columbia University scientists report. Research cosmetics and find toxin-free alternatives at the Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. (ewg.org/skindeep).

5 Wake up easy. About 85 percent of thyroid diseases involve an underactive thyroid, says Beaman, adding that it is often the body’s pushback against frenzied,

stressful lifestyles: “The thyroid is literally slowing down—our body is saying, ‘Slow, slow, go slow.’” For a low-key start to the day, she suggests not using an alarm clock if possible, and then doing some long, slow stretching and deep breath-ing. “It takes just five minutes, and you’re starting the day not in fight-or-f light mode, but in a fully relaxed and fully oxygenated body.”

6 Talk it out. In Eastern philosophy, the thyroid in the throat is located at the fifth chakra, the energy center of expression and communication, Beaman says. If we

find ourselves either regularly shouting or choking back our words, “it helps, if you want to support your thyroid on a deep emotional level, to express yourself somehow, some way, to someone somewhere,” such as to a therapist, family member or good friend.

7 Do yoga asanas. “Poses such as plow pose, fish pose, boat pose and cobra can improve blood circulation to the thyroid gland, which is imperative for its health,” says Stacy

Thewis, a registered nurse, certified wellness coach and gut-brain expert in Mellen, Wisconsin. In a study in the Journal of Comple-mentary and Integrative Medicine, 22 women with hypothyroid-ism that practiced yoga for six months needed significantly less thyroid medication.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural-health writer. Connect at [email protected].


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Tossing and turning most of the night while obsessing about the need for sleep is a torture we all

go through every now and then, but for the 40 percent of Americans dealing with current or chronic insomnia, it can be a regular nightmare. In fact, 50 to 70 mil-lion adults in the U.S. suff er from some form of sleep disorder, according to the American Sleep Association. Th e causes are multi-faceted: stress, pharmaceutical side eff ects, hormonal imbalances, chronic pain, anxiety and too much caff eine all fuel the insomnia loop. Add to that the overstimulation from 24/7 technology, social pressures and unresolved emotional pain, and it’s easy to see why long, hard, sleepless nights have become a worldwide epidemic. Th e eff ects are profound. Compro-mised sleep not only leads to decreased quality of life, malnourished relationships, a heightened risk of accidents and inferior job performance, but also lowered immu-nity and chronic infl ammation, raising the odds of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, weight gain and diabetes. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with de-pression also experience sleep deprivation, and many antidepressant medications can disrupt the ability to fall asleep and dream. However, a number of natural and holistic approaches can provide lasting

results without undesirable side eff ects. Along with tried-and-true methods like acupuncture, therapeutic massage and changes in diet and exercise, the National Sleep Foundation recommends mindful breathing and meditation. New options are emerging to help foster quality sleep, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), non-psychoactive CBD oil and lifestyle changes supporting a healthy circadian rhythm.

Body and Mind, a Tangled WebPsychological, emotional and physical health all play a role in our ability—or inability—to get a good night’s rest. “Not sleeping well is a sign of a deeper imbalance that needs to be addressed. So, if we’re masking the problem with medication, the underlying cause re-mains unaddressed,” says Elina Winnel, a sleep coach who works online with clients at Th eSleepExpert.com. “Insomnia is a complex issue that has psychological components, but is also aff ected by deeper mechanisms, including an imbalance between the two main branches of the autonomic nervous system.” Th e intricate connection between emotion and sleep-robbing stress hormones explains why insomniacs are oft en caught in an undertow of racing thoughts and preoc-

cupations. Says Winnel, “Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even real-ize they’re in that state. Th is produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring.” Stress also depletes vitamin B and magnesium levels necessary for quality sleep, she adds. Cindy Davies, owner of the Holistic Sleep Center, in Ferndale, Michigan, has similar views on the role emotion plays in troubled sleep patterns. “We’re chronically suppressing our feelings throughout the day. Our inability to address these emotions culminates in a night spent in bed awake with fears and worries,” she says. “Pushing ourselves to the point of exhaustion can help defend ourselves against dealing with feelings or memories, but impairs our abil-ity to sleep restfully or restoratively.”

Resetting Inherent RhythmsCircadian rhythm, our biological clock, is a cellular marvel that is aff ected by light and internal changes in temperature. Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, explains that it’s help-ful to have a circadian rhythm aligned with societal norms so that we’re sleepy at bedtime and active during daylight hours. “When a person’s circadian rhythm is delayed, they will have trouble falling

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Tossing and turning most of the results without undesirable side eff ects. cupations. Says Winnel, “Stress has become

CHASING ZZZZZsHow to Put Insomnia to Restby Marlaina Donato

In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.

~Cindy Davies


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asleep at a regular bedtime, and when it’s advanced, experience sleepiness too early in the evening and then [have] early morning awakenings.” Circadian rhythm regulates diges-tion, cellular repair, hormones and many other functions. It also slows down the metabolism during night hours, helping us to stay asleep. “Th e circadian rhythm can be disrupted by many factors, includ-ing traveling to a diff erent time zone, shift work and exposure to blue light late at night while binge-watching your favorite series,” says Winnel. Our natural hormonal rhythms are wired to release melatonin at certain

times, allowing us to rest frequently during the day. Davies explains that an adult’s body is designed for periods of rest every 90 minutes. “Most people don’t have the opportunity to rest every 90 minutes, but if we were able to, we’d be going to bed in a state of rest, instead of exhaus-tion,” she says. Our bodies start producing melatonin around 9 p.m., when we should already be winding down, but too oft en we push ourselves to stay up to watch TV or have “me-time”, says Davies. “In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.” Herbalist and licensed psychotherapist Jenn J. Allen, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania,

Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones

and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring.

~Elina Winnel

adds, “People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fi ght-or-fl ight response system in the brain.”

Two Sides of Every BrainSmartphones and social media have piled even more on our plate, even if we enjoy them. “We’re expected to be constantly ‘on’ and reachable 24/7,” observes Winnel. “Th is leads to an excessive reliance on our sympathetic nervous system and diffi culty switching brainwave states from beta—as-sociated with alertness—to theta and delta, which we experience during sleep. Th rough practice and specifi c exercises, it can become easier for us to reach the state of mind needed to nod off .” To support healthier sleep patterns, Winnel emphasizes the importance of using both hemispheres of the brain while awake. “Particularly in our profes-sional lives, logical and rational processes are rewarded, while creativity is seen as optional. Th is can cause a chronic imbalance in the way we use the two hemispheres of our brain. Optimal sleep requires equalized functioning in the neurological structures that are unique to each hemisphere.” Mindful breathing and alternate-nostril yogic breathwork can also bring harmony to both hemispheres of the brain and promote deep relaxation.

Promising Plant Allies Chronic pain can also prevent sound sleep. Allen stresses, “It’s important to understand what is actually causing pain and what type of pain it is. Some chronic pain comes from postural issues or inju-ries, so massage, chiropractic or gentle movement like yoga can help to drasti-cally reduce the intensity of pain.” Identifying nutritional defi ciencies and supporting the nervous system is also key. “Plants work both physiologically and energetically. Gentle nervine herbs like oats or chamomile can help to soothe the nervous system, and are eff ective for children and teens. Adaptogenic plants are known historically for helping the body to resist physical, chemical or biological stresses. Tulsi and ashwagandha, when taken consistently, can be useful in helping

Sleep TipsFor healthy circadian rhythm and melatonin cycles, try: Shutting off all screen devices, including the TV, two hours before going to bed Going to bed when you get that 9 p.m. slump and just taping a favorite show Walking barefoot and feeling the earth Spending quality time outside in sunlight, preferably in a natural setting Taking nourishing baths with natural soaps, lavender essential oil or herbs Designating certain time slots to not answer the phone or answer emails Exercising regularly and not within three hours of bedtime Taking a break from work every 90 minutes for two minutes of slow, deep breathing Breaking the caff eine habit by replacing coff ee and tea with healthier alternatives

For emotional components of insomnia, try: Going on a “worry fast” for fi ve or 10 minutes, and then practice doing it for an hour or a full day Reserving time with loved ones for in-person conversations and get-togethers Checking in with yourself and acknowledging all emotions and fears without judgment Setting aside ambitions for a day to recharge Sleeping in without guilt—shopping and running errands can wait Choosing not to compare your life with others

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adults to combat stress,” Allen says, re-minding us to also check with a healthcare professional to avoid contraindications. Going for that extra cup of coff ee during the day or pouring a drink or two in the evening are habits that only exacer-bate sleep issues. “Caff eine suppresses our body’s ability to feel tired, not by giving us energy, but by increasing the production of adrenaline and suppressing the production of melatonin. Alcohol, like some prescrip-tion medications, can interfere with our ability to fall asleep, sleep deeply and expe-rience dreaming states,” cautions Davies. CBD oil derived from the cannabis plant is an eff ective pain-reducer and helps to regulate healthy sleep patterns. Can-nabidiol (CBD), which does not contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemi-cal substance in marijuana responsible for inducing a high, is available as capsules, inhalers and tinctures.

Learning New TricksMany sleep-seeking people are reaping the benefi ts from cognitive behavioral therapy

for insomnia (CBT-I). Th e American College of Physicians recommends it as the fi rst-line therapy for insomnia ahead of medication, citing that it improves sleep and daytime functioning in 70 to 80 percent of treated persons, oft en without

supplemental medication. A meta-analysis published in Th e Journal of the American Medical Association in 2015 shows that CBT-I can resolve insomnia for 35 percent of people with sleeplessness linked to exist-ing medical and psychiatric conditions such as fi bromyalgia or PTSD. CBT-I helps to change long-held pat-terns. “CBT includes keeping sleep logs, improving sleep hygiene, learning ways to decrease anxiety and how to associate the bed as a place where we sleep well, instead of the maladaptive thinking that it’s a place to toss and turn,” says Silberman. CBT can also be helpful for chronic pain and other physical problems when under-lying issues are treated in conjunction. A good night’s rest is indeed possible. Davies says, “In order to really change our ability to sleep, we need a complete cultural mindset shift that prioritizes sleep and our need to rest.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices,

which directly impacts melatonin production and

stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain.

~Jenn J. Allen

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The Holistic Chiropractic Examinationby Michael Magwood

It takes confidence to seek out a new doctor, especially in a specialty like chiropractic, that is often unfamil-

iar and misunderstood. This is further complicated by the fact that there is a great deal diversity in the chiropractic profes-sion of technique, philosophy and even how chiropractors identify their role in the healthcare community. This can make choosing a chiropractor challenging when looking to be evaluated. Patients want an examination and recommendations that are mindful, thorough and sensitive to their health goals. To receive the best quality care, patients need assurances ahead of time that their new doctor is experienced with

their condition. Seeking a doctor’s care from a web search alone can be mislead-ing. Conversely, when utilizing a reputable directory like Wellacopia, patients are more likely to be referred for a highly profes-sional experience. It is important to find a chiropractor that does more than just basic techniques, as well as avoiding a chiroprac-tor that overstates their expertise. A holistic chiropractic examination is a discovery process and an educational experience. Most new patients show up in the late stages of a crisis or painful condi-tion. They soon find out that there are many more benefits available from chiro-practic care beyond the treatment of their condition. For a holistic thinking patient, it

makes sense to find a like-minded chiro-practor that considers the effects of lifestyle stress on an ongoing state of well-being. Chiropractic care can reduce in-terference (disease) to the vital nervous system, which controls all other systems and functions; align and mobilize the bony structures, muscles and ligaments; remove tension along the spinal cord to ease brain-body communication; allow for alternative approaches to treat conditions naturally; and decrease the potential for medical intervention. A typical holistic chiropractic exam can typically be completed in 30 minutes, followed by the chiropractor taking time to interpret the results and generate an appro-priate plan for care. Along with a medical history, family history and description of the chief complaints, a chiropractic exami-nation should include a list of current and past physical traumas, emotional stressors and chemical exposures. If the examina-tion demonstrates the need for chiropractic care, disease and the diagnosis of vertebral subluxation will be documented. Chiro-practors uniquely and specifically work to clear subluxations and their effects. Chiropractors are also responsible for assessing all systems of the body and refer-ring patients to their medical specialists when appropriate, therefore establishing credibility in co-treatment and prioritizing the well-being of all patients.

Dr. Michael Magwood, DC, CACCP, TRT-Adv Cert, AT-Cert, pediatric and prenatal specialist in chiropractic, is the owner of Pure Balance Centers in Clifton, NJ. and New York City. For more information visit PureBalanceCenter.com. See ad, page 21.

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Along with an-nual flu season warnings,

there’s more news than usual on the dangers of microbes and trans-mittable diseases, including recent domestic measles out-breaks and the rise of resistant bacteria from the improper use of antibiotics. In his latest book released earlier this year, More Deadly than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War, Kenneth C. Davis describes the worldwide epidemic that killed millions only a century ago and warns of a potential relapse. Davis is also the author of In the Shadow of Liberty, an American Library Association Notable Book and a finalist

Kenneth Davis on Learning From the Last Global Plague

by Randy Kambic

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for the Youth Adult Library Service As-sociation Award for Excellence in Nonfic-tion. His New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed Don’t Know Much About book series for both adults and chil-dren makes many, sometimes esoteric facts and figures on history, The Bible, the universe, geography and other subjects

come alive. Davis is a TED-Ed educa-tor whose lectures are globally avail-able online.

What inspired you to tackle this deadly subject?My editor had the flu and mentioned that her grandmother died of the Spanish

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Flu. I said that’s a fascinating subject. She said if you ever want to write about it, I’d love to know, and it was around the time that I was beginning to think about the 100th anniversary of the flu and the end of World War I. These were two extraordinary moments in modern human history that many people don’t understand.

What makes the Spanish Flu epidemic relevant today?It was the most extraordinary pandemic in modern times, the worst since the Black Plague. So many aspects of the story can teach us lessons, like the role of propa-ganda that created the circumstances that allowed the flu to flourish, politicians ignoring sound science. In Philadelphia in September of 1918, the health commission-er was warned not to allow a big parade that was meant to sell war bonds. He did, and 200,000 people crowded the streets. Two days later, there was not a hospital bed left in the city. It was that sudden and explosive gathering of mass numbers of people that lit the fuse for a tremendous flu bomb to explode. It’s important to understand the connection between science and his-tory. Often, we treat history as a col-lection of dates, battles and speeches, and we don’t connect with what was going in the scientific and medical world, but these things are always closely linked together. Disease has al-ways been more deadly than war, and that makes it more relevant than ever, because there are crises and conf lict zones all over the world today. The situation is ripe for that explosion of another infectious disease.

Should we take for granted that some health risks of the past have been totally eradi-cated via modern medicine?We should not. It’s dangerous to be complacent. All too often, there’s a cost in disregarding sound medical advice—what we know to be true—because we might have heard something else,

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and this is truer than ever with social media. The nature of the f lu virus, of infectious diseases, is that they change, evolve and mutate rapidly like the Spanish Flu did.

Why do you write, “Another pandemic is a distinct possibility”?Such pandemic diseases are often diseases of crowds. We live in a world that’s more crowded, where high-speed transportation is much more readily capable of spreading a pandemic. When we have a world in which scientific risks and information is disregarded, that’s when we have the possibility of another pandemic. Then there’s climate change. We are living in a world that’s wetter and warmer. This breeds the possibili-ties for more disease. When we weaken guardrails, when we don’t fund science and disease prevention properly, we take great risks.

What do you think about the stronger enforcement of vaccinations because of measles outbreaks?We’ve had the largest outbreak of measles in decades, and it’s a disease we thought we had pretty much defeated a long time ago. But because of the spread of misinformation, rumors and unverified scientific medical information, we have a dangerous outbreak of measles in this country. People have traveled to places where there were no vaccinations, then return home. This is a clear and very pres-ent danger of the “anti-vaxx” movement, as it’s called. It ignores long-established, peer-reviewed science over decades and unfortunately, we are in a time when someone with a megaphone or micro-phone or another platform can reach a lot of people with a lot of very dangerous information. We ignore sound science at great peril.

Randy Kambic, of Estero, Florida, is a freelance writer and editor.

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Grateful living is the awareness that we stand on holy ground—always—in touch with mystery.

Jewish sages interpret the words of Genesis 3:5 in a way that is of great relevance to grateful living. “Take off your shoes; the ground on which you stand is holy ground.” The soles of your shoes are leather—dead animal skin. Take off the deadness of being-used-to-it and your live souls will feel that you are standing on holy ground, wherever you are. It is pretty evident that greed, oppres-sion and violence have led us to a point of self-destruction. Our survival depends on a radical change; if the gratitude movement grows strong and deep enough, it may bring about this necessary change. Grateful living brings in place of greed, sharing; in place of oppression, respect; and in place of violence, peace. Who does not long for a world of sharing, mutual respect and peace? Exploitation springs from greed and a sense of scarcity. Grateful living makes us aware that there is enough for all. Thus, it leads to a sense of sufficiency and a joy-ful willingness to share with others. Oppression is necessary if we want to exploit others. The more power you have, the more efficiently you can exploit those

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ENOUGH FOR ALLIn Pursuit of Grateful Living

by Brother David Steindl-Rast

below you and protect yourself against those above you. But grateful people live with a sense of sufficiency—they need not exploit others—thus, oppression is replaced by mutual support and by equal respect for all. Violence springs from the root of fear—fear that there may not be enough for all, fear of others as potential competi-tors, fear of foreigners and strangers. But the grateful person is fearless. Thereby, she cuts off the very root of violence. Out of a sense-of-enough, she is willing to share, and thereby tends to eliminate the unjust distribution of wealth that creates the cli-mate for violence. Fearlessly, she welcomes the new and strange, is enriched by differ-ences and celebrates variety. Grateful eyes look at whatever is as if they had never seen it before and caress it as if they would never see it again. This is a most realistic attitude, for every moment is indeed unique.

Adapted from an interview, with Brother David Steindl-Rast that originally appeared in Greater Good, the online magazine of the Greater Good Science Center. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/ABetterWorldThroughGratitude.


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This Th anksgiving, there’s some-thing to be especially thankful for—gratitude itself. Emerging

research shows gratitude to be one of the easiest, most eff ective ways to kickstart happiness and well-being. “Th e good news about gratitude is that it is one of the more growable character strengths—and it’s never too late,” says Giacomo Bono, Ph.D., an assistant professor at California State University, in Dominguez Hills, and co-author of Making Grateful Kids: Th e Science of Building Character. It’s also never too early to “plant” it: Even toddlers love to parrot, “Th ank you.” Research by Bono and others shows kids that are grateful are happier, more engaged and studious, and less envious, depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. It can be taught: Aft er one week of daily 30-min-ute lessons on gratitude, 8- to 11-year-olds wrote thank-you notes for a PTA presenta-tion that were 80 percent longer than notes by kids that didn’t have the lessons.

To instill gratefulness in a child:

1Be grateful and show it.“Kids are more likely to do something if they see adults around them doing

Kids With GratitudeMaking Thankfulness Second Nature

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it,” says Bono. “Being specifi c with your words helps, too, because it shows what behavior mattered to you and why.” Adds psychologist Mary Jo Podgur-ski, founder and president of the Academy for Adolescent Health, in Washington, Pennsylvania: “If we express our grati-tude by making eye contact, with sincer-ity and by providing an example of how much we are appreciative, the words are empowered. Telling the grocery clerk, ‘I really like the way you packed my berries on top. Th anks for taking the time to be careful with my purchases,’ will light up the clerk’s face.” Th at can translate into a child not simply saying, “Th ank you” to a grandparent for birthday money, but also explaining how excited they are about the game they plan to buy with it.

2Enact a small daily ritual.“It’s also good for families to come up with gratitude rituals,” says Bono. “Ev-

eryday conversations about the good things and people we have or encounter in life, and being specifi c with words, helps young chil-dren understand the connection between kindness and feeling grateful better.” For writer Judy Gruen’s family in Los Angeles, this means a morning prayer:

The good news about gratitude is that it is one

of the more growable character strengths—and

it’s never too late.

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“When we wake up in the morning, the fi rst words we say are those of gratitude that we have awakened and have the opportu-nity for a new day.” At dinner time, some families play “a rose, a thorn, a bud”—with each person saying what happened that day that they’re grateful for, what problems came up and what they’re looking forward to. As a bedtime ritual, Heidi McBain, a counselor and author in Flower Mound, Texas, follows a routine with her two children that includes “reading, checking in about their day—the good/bad/ugly—and at least one thing they are grateful for from their day. And I oft en share mine, as well!”

3Make gratitude fun.By getting creative, we can make kids’ expressions of grati-tude even more enjoyable. Business coach Kristi Andrus,

in Denver, says that her family toasts a lot at mealtime, raising their glasses and clinking them. “Our toasts are simple, ‘Today I’m grateful, thankful, or happy to share ________.’ [fi ll in the blank]. Th e kids love it and the parents always smile at what the kids bring up.” Charlene Hess, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, a blogger and homeschooling mom to seven kids, has set up a gratitude door with a sticky note added each day from each child. “Th is really helps the kids become more aware of all the good things in their lives, particularly as time goes on and they have to get more cre-ative with their responses.” “A rampage of appreciation” is what Jeannette Paxia, a moti-vational speaker and children’s book author in Modesto, Califor-nia, does with her fi ve children: “We spend 10 minutes walking around and appreciating all we see. My children love it!” In the home of northern New Jersey therapist Shuli Sandler, when one family member shows gratitude to another, a coin is put in a jar. “When it is full, the whole family can go out and do some-thing together, like grab ice cream or something fun—remember-ing of course to say thank you,” she says.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural-health writer. Connect at [email protected].

Gratitude-Building Resources

Gratefulness.org: Essays, practices and resources for grateful living.

Making Grateful Kids: Advice from leading researchers at Psychology Today: Tinyurl.com/MakingGratefulKids.

How to Teach Gratitude to Tweens and Teens: Tinyurl.com/TeachingGratitudeToTeens.

TED talks playlist: Videos that inspire gratitude: Ted.com/playlists/206/give_thanks.

Research on gratitude in children: Tinyurl.com/YouthGratitudeProject.


Two siblings that both do well in school can have opposite responses under pressure. For instance, they both do well in class participation, homework, regular quizzes and

tests, and written reports. However, when standardized tests are announced, one child stresses heavily about them for more than a week before the test, losing sleep and experiencing headaches, stomach aches and nausea. He fears that his classes haven’t taught him everything he needs to know in order to pass these impor-tant tests. Normally a child that likes going to school, as test day ap-proaches, he continually asks to stay home. Th e other child, on the other hand, becomes energized and fi nds test-taking exhilarating, a chance to shine and show all he’s learned. Th e question is how two siblings can react so completely diff erently to pressure and stress. Researchers have questioned why kids respond diff erently under pressure, so for an an-swer, they turned to a population of approximately 200,000

Kids Under PressureWorrier vs. Warrior

by Doug Pucci

10th grade students living in Taiwan. Researchers drew blood samples from 779 of those students aft er they took a standard-ized competency test. Unlike previous tests focusing on stress, this test zeroed in on the COMT gene, an enzyme-creating gene that among other things, removes dopamine from the prefrontal cortex of the brain. Th at area of the brain is responsible for confl ict resolution, decision-making, abstract thinking, planning, working memory and more. Too much or too little dopamine in the prefrontal cor-tex can interfere with these functions, either suppressing them or magnifying them (neither extreme is good); it’s the job of COMT to maintain the correct dopamine level for optimal functionality. Th ere are two variants of the COMT gene: one creates enzymes that remove dopamine quickly and the other creates enzymes that clear it slowly. In the Taiwanese study, researchers discovered that even though students with slower enzymes had higher IQs, those with faster-moving enzymes but lower IQs did better on the tests by 8 percent. Th ese results showed that cognitive advan-tages were actually reversed because stress negatively impacted the outcomes of the students with higher IQs and slower-mov-ing enzymes. Th e “warrior” and “worrier” classifi cations created by re-searchers show certain attributes. Warriors (fast-moving enzymes) respond well to pressure, threatening situations and deadlines; but performance can suff er with repetitive tasks and lack of pressure. Worriers (slow-moving enzymes) are better with complex plan-ning, have higher working memory and cognitive advantages in stress-free environments. COMT genes are inherited; it’s estimated that about half the population has a mix of both warrior and worrier genes, a quarter have only warrior genes and the remaining quarter have only worrier genes. But genetic predisposition doesn’t have to dictate a response to short-term stressful situations. Research studies are showing that with training, worriers can perform as well as warriors in high-stress environments, such as in combat roles. Research psychologist Quinn Kennedy, of the Naval Postgraduate School, found that taxing worriers without over-whelming them allows them to adjust to and manage specifi c repeated stressors, “even if it is not necessarily transferred over to other parts of their lives.” A combination of exercise and dietary strategies can also help modulate dopamine levels in the brain, but the right com-bination and correct type of exercise needs to be determined for each individual.

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ANTIQUES RISINGDiscovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

by Yvette C. Hammett

green living upcycled, repurposed furnishings, some-thing the millennials have taken to. The kids will continue to come around, he says. “If you go around Brooklyn, people are reusing and recycling antique furniture. With the antique market hit-ting bottom, it is hard to ignore it. As it bottoms out, kids are going to come back to these things.” There can be a cool factor in reusing something that is old, unique and odd, he added. “Oddity and ugliness is kind of in fashion right now.” Alex Geriner, of Doorman Designs, in New Orleans, began upcycling out of necessity. He had little money to furnish his 19th-century apartment. His need quickly became a business when the furnishings he created out of old wood pieces began flying out the door. “I think for millennials—I am a millennial—they want something with a story tied to it, some sort of bigger meaning. My genera-tion is all about experiences. If they can say, ‘I found this in a dumpster’ or ‘in a roadside flea market,’ any story is an investment for millennials.” Terry Gorsuch, whose side business in Dolores, Colorado, Rustique ReIn-vintage, involves salvaging old theater chairs, church pews and other novel items, upcycling them and selling them for a tidy profit, says, “There is nothing special about a coffee table from IKEA. All our pieces have a story. They’re from a 1936 theater or an 1895 Grange Hall where farmers and ranchers met.” Gorsuch says he already has some “hipster” millennials buying items like old lockers or other odd pieces that they mix and match. “When you take something and put it back to use, you get a feeling of satisfaction,” he says. “The informality of today allows for the mix-and-match thing,” Merrill says. “Take an old door and repurpose it … Put it up in your house or upcycle it into a table. “What we are missing in our homes is character,” he says. “Repurposing is a very good thing to do.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. Connect at [email protected].

Fast food and fast fashion are com-mon in this amped-up world. There’s also fast furniture—the kind that

often comes in a box, assembly required. It’s made of particle board held together by toxic chemicals; it is often flimsy and it’s consuming forests at an alarming rate. But millennials love it. That’s why they’re sometimes called the IKEA generation. “Your grandmother’s big sideboard and armoire are hard to sell,” says Todd Merrill, owner of the Todd Merrill Studio, a furniture and design gallery in New York City. “We have changed the way we live. Our houses are laid out differently—no more formal dining rooms. I think people are less inventive about how to repurpose, reuse and restore.” Grandma’s treasures, once passed down for generations, are largely passé. The new word for antiques is “brown furni-ture”; prices have plummeted 60 to 80 per-cent in two decades, say industry experts. The youngsters want no part of them, even though they are hand crafted out of solid wood extracted from old-growth forests that took centuries to mature. Large retail chains cater to strong consumer demand for disposable furniture, and it is driving a great deal of deforesta-

tion, according to the Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers & Thinkers (ALERT). IKEA’s own figures show that it uses 1 percent of the world’s commercial wood supply a year to manufacture these throwaway pieces. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that 9,690 tons of furniture—both fast and slow—ended up in the nation’s landfills in 2015, the latest year for which statistics have been published. The trend is at odds with millennials’ notable environmental sensibilities—and they do put a premium on authentic, handmade items and companies with social impact—so experts say the tide may be turning. Like the growing Slow Food movement, “slow” furniture enjoys a sense of character and provenance that doesn’t come in a box. When Merrill opened his furniture studio in 2000, it consisted of half pristine antiques and half mid-century modern furniture. He quickly saw a trend of people snapping up the mid-century and leaving the handcrafted antiques behind. “I pulled things out of trash heaps in the Upper East Side. People came in and started snatching up all the vintage modern.” Merrill’s vintage offerings now focus on mid-century modern and


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Locavores with a hankering for fresh, organic eggs produced close to

home have sparked a resurgence in backyard chicken keeping; even peo-ple that don’t like omelets are getting in on the trend. It turns out that the little descendants of dinosaurs make fascinating, low-maintenance pets. “You can’t watch a chicken running across the yard and not have your mood lifted,” says Shana Cobin, who has owned chickens for four years. A veterinary staff member, she takes in rescues on her small farm in Foster, Rhode Island. Her current flock of eight chickens has room to forage with a turkey, some goats and sheep. At night, her birds sleep in a predator-proof chicken coop. As a vegan, Cobin gifts the eggs to others. “It’s gratifying to give eggs to friends and family who might otherwise buy eggs from factory farms,” says Cobin. “It’s as if I’m helping those hens, too.” Those country chickens could be city chickens—if the municipality allows. An increasing number do, with a few rules.

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change frequently, so be sure to get the facts for each area. Bird BenefitsChickens are relatively simple and inexpen-sive to maintain. They come in a variety of sizes and colors, are easy to bond with and their entertainment value can’t be under-rated. “You will enjoy watching them for hours,” says Andy G. Schneider, of Georgia, the national spokesperson for the Avian Health Program run by the Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who has au-thored three books on chickens. He says that keeping chickens is also a good way for children to learn respon-sibility and where their food comes from. He says, “They are living animals that depend on their owners and can live for 10 years or longer.” Backyard flocks readily compost food waste and hunt insects to eat. Their nitrogen-rich droppings and old bedding from the coop can fertilize gardens, or the chickens can be let loose in garden areas to fertilize and weed at the same time. However, they will eat desirable plants,

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so consider fencing off a fallow section of garden where they can prepare the ground for the next crop. Composting, fertilizing, weeding and pest control are benefits that even matronly hens that have slowed egg production still provide. The miracle of producing an egg is a journey of its own. Rarely does a child—or grownup—squeal with as much glee as when the pet hen lays her first egg. Add the excitement of double-yolkers and tiny, yolkless “fairy eggs”, and collecting the hens’ bounty is a daily adventure.

DrawbacksLike all pets, chickens need regular mainte-nance. They can get parasites such as mites or worms, or become sick. But the hardest thing about maintaining chickens is keep-ing them safe, according to Lisa Steele, a ru-ral Maine farmer and author of 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks From Fresh Eggs Daily: Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for You and Your Hens. “No matter where you live, there is something that wants to kill or eat your chickens. A secure coop and run or pen are important,” Steele says. The family dog, fox, coyotes, raccoons, owls and hawks are just some of the many potential predators.

Chicken Factsn Newly hatched chickens are “chicks”. The young males are cockerels, the young females are pullets. After one year, they are roosters and hens. n Chickens see in color and can see UV rays, according to FreshEggsDaily.com. They have one eye sighted in for distance and one for close-up vision so that they can look for seeds and bugs on the ground while simultaneously searching the sky for aerial predators. n The life expectancy of a hen varies from three to 12 years, depending on size, breed and safety from predators. n Roosters instinctively protect hens from predators or any perceived danger (includ-ing people) by sounding an alarm, and then facing the danger as hens run and hide. n Roosters have been known to ward off predators or die trying. n A rooster is not needed for hens to lay eggs. n Hens begin laying eggs as early as 16 to 20 weeks and have variable production, de-pending on breed and amount of daylight. Egg production can continue through life, but slows after about 3 years old (Tinyurl.com/ChickensStopLaying).n Egg shell color can be white, pink, blue, green, brown or speckled, but it’s determined by genetics and will remain basically the same throughout a hen’s life (Tinyurl.com/ EggShellColorDetermination).n Fresh eggs have a coating that prevents bacteria from entering the pores of the shell. If eggs are washed, they must be refrigerated (Tinyurl.com/WashedOrUnwashedEggs).

If a rooster is in the flock, he instinc-tively protects hens from perceived dan-ger—great for predators, but not necessar-ily a desirable pet. They crow louder, earlier and more often than most would expect. Unless eggs to hatch are wanted, no rooster is needed.

Starting a FlockAfter selecting breeds, a new flock can be started with adult hens or chicks from a hatchery or breeder. Steele points out that it’s important to get chicks from a reputable breeder and start them off with good-quality feed, room to exercise, fresh air and clean water. Coops can be built from plans or purchased. There is a trendy industry for palatial coops replete with window boxes, but the necessities include enough space for each chicken, roosting bars to sleep on, nesting boxes to lay eggs, good ventila-tion and predator-proofing. “The curtains, wallpaper and twinkle lights are fun, but not necessary,” says Steele.

Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, dogs and chickens. Contact her at [email protected].

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1Great Pumpkin Festival – Nov 1-5. 10am-6pm. Last weekend of the Heaven Hill Farm pumpkin season. More than 30 family-friendly activities including animals, a barnyard sports ball-cade, a hay crawl and maze, glass bee hive, a “boo barn,” duck racing, a Lincoln Log cabin builder, maize quest games – and pumpkin stuff, of course. Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Rte 94, Vernon. 973-764-5144. HeavenHillFarm.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2DIY for Kids: American Eagle – 9am-noon. Kids will be proud to complete this project using everything in the American Eagle kit. They will learn to use a hammer, fine sandpaper, wood glue and a Phillips screwdriver, then assemble the bird’s basic shape and its wings, add fun stickers, paint the piece to bring it to life, and build the base to help your bird stand tall. Recommended for ages 5 through 12. All kids get to keep their project, receive a certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to receive the kit, apron and pin. Free. All Bergen County Home Depots: Paramus, Hackensack, Mahwah, Lodi, etc. 800-466-3337. HomeDepot.com.Mindfulness Meditation – Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 10-11am. With Lindsey Swindall. Each session will include 45 minutes of meditation practice, plus time for questions and discussion. The class will offer strategies for using mindfulness, or being present in the moment, to help with stress relief, focusing the

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mind, and enhancing positive well-being. Breathing techniques and guided relaxation will be followed by a period of silent meditation. $10/per session; reserve a spot in advance. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. BrickFair: LEGO Fan Expo – Nov 2-3. Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 10am-4pm. This event features mini-golf, group builds, a library of LEGO, bingo prizes, bounce houses and more. Explore brilliant fan-built creations, meet the builders, learn new building techniques. $14/all day, $9/afternoon, free/children three years old and under. Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus. 973-631-1731.Shamanic Circle – 4-6pm. With Tuvan Shama-ness ChokBar. This circle brings ancient wisdom, practices and rituals to the community, introducing you to spirit guides, ancestors and power animals to awaken and support your healing, transformation and life purpose. United Palace, 4140 Broadway, Manhattan. 212-568-6700.

United Palace.Org/Product/Shamanic-Circle-With-Tuvan-Shamaness-Chokbar-November/.Punch & Pie at Mrs. Kearney’s Tavern – 8-10:30pm. This living history program at the Ke-arney House includes spiced punch, freshly baked pies and other morsels, and plenty of good cheer, all served by staff dressed in period garb in candlelight and the glow of stone hearths. Thaddeus MacGregor provides music from Mrs. Kearney’s day. You may bring your own beer or wine. $18/advance ticket, $20/at the door. Kearney House, Alpine Picnic Area & Boat Basin, US Route 9W, PIP 2. 201-768-1360. NJPalisades.org/tavern.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3Raptor Photography Workshop – 10am-noon. It can be difficult to get that perfect shot when photo-graphing raptors flying or hunting. The education raptors housed at Tenafly Nature Center, 1 red-tailed hawk and 2 barred owls, will be out for a special photo-session, and experts from Bergen County Camera will assist you in setting your camera and equipment settings to help you get that perfect pic-ture. $50; proceeds go towards the construction of a new aviary. Tenafly Nature Center, Visitor Center, 313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly. RSVP: 201-568-6093. TenaflyNatureCenter.org.David Young: A Portal Between Heaven & Earth – 1-3pm. Experience the healing music and mystical meditations of David Young (DavidYoungMusic.com.). $35/advance, $40/at the door. Leaping Lotus Wellness Studio, 198A Market St, Elmwood Park. Tickets: 201-903-5028. LeapingLotusFit.com.Community Ear Acupuncture for Stress Relief – 2-3pm. An acupuncture protocol in the salt cave

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aircraft, including a Cobra gunship helicopter and the Martin 2-0-2, one of the first modern airliners. Pilots and guides will be on hand to answer ques-tions. $12, $9/seniors, children. Aviation Hall of Fame of NJ, Teterboro Airport, 400 Fred Wehran Dr, Teterboro. 201-288-6344. NJAHOF.org.Ramapo College in Year One: Student Panel – 11am. This panel of first year Ramapo Students will talk about their first year at Ramapo, what they expected and what they found. You will learn how this group and their classmates helped build this new state experimental college. The challenges faced, and there were many, helped build a sense of community. Part of the Mahwah Museum Lecture Series, the lecture will take place at Ramapo Col-lege, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah. 201-512-0099. MahwahMuseum.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Beginner’s Yoga for People Who Think They Can’t Do Yoga –11am-12:30pm. Nov 9 & 16. Join certified teacher Michelle Palumbo in this intimidation- and judgement-free yoga class in a mirror-free studio that provides a welcoming environment for all shapes, sizes and physical ability; Plenty of options will be provided. Chairs will be available for those who would feel more comfortable in a chair than on the floor. $20/drop-in. Body Positive Works, 96 E Allendale Rd, Saddle River. 201-708-8448. BodyPositiveWorks.com.

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Mason Jar Pies – Noon-3pm. Students craft individual-sized fruit pies made in little glass jars that they can decorate and give as gifts, or keep for themselves. Pies include apple, blueberry, and cherry. Good for families & kids. Instructor: Fran Sippel. $55; all materials provided. Hudson County Community College, 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City. 201-360-4246. [email protected] Foodies: BASF Kids’ Lab – 12:15-1pm & 2:15-3pm. Designed to interest and challenge 8- to 12-year-olds, this program helps children explore and analyze the substances contained in fruit and vegetables and understand why they are colorful and healthy. Fun experiments aim to boost children’s dietary awareness and foster healthier eating hab-its. For children accompanied by at least one adult chaperone per 4 children. Free with paid admission or membership. Reservations recommended. Jen-nifer A Chalsty Center for Science Learning and Teaching, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City. RSVP: 201-253-1310. Aromaflow Yoga – 1:30-3pm. Aromatherapy, like yoga, works on the whole person, on all levels. This combination is a special opportunity to balance

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6Meditation –7-8pm. Nov 6, 13, 20, 27. Sahaja yoga meditation is easy to learn, and all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Attendees can sit either in a chair or on the floor and should wear loose, comfortable clothing. Englewood Library, 31 Engle St, Englewood. 201-568-2215 x 230. Englewood-Library.org.Healthy Mind for Healthy Body: Hypnosis for Weight Loss – 7-8:30pm. Hypnosis is the perfect way to connect with your subconscious, enlisting that part of yourself to help. Experience a relaxing hypnosis session using guided imagery and sugges-tions to support healthy eating to attain the results you desire. Each participant receives the recording of the class session. $30. Ridgewood HS, 627 East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood. Registration: 201-670-2777.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7Bike Flat Tire Repair Workshop – 7-9pm. Flat tires can impact every rider on every surface. If you want to be ready to fix your next flat, join expert bike techs in this hands-on workshop. From start to finish, you will work through everything you need to know to change a tire. Bring your own bike or practice on one of ours. $45, $25/member. Paramus REI, 2200 Bergen Town Ctr, Paramus. 201-226-1560. REI.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8Knitting at the Library – 1-2pm. A relaxing and social afternoon of knitting in a monthly knitting circle. Beginner and advanced knitters welcome as well as crotchetiers. Feel free to bring your current project and supplies. Knitting needles and crochet hooks are available for borrowing and patterns/extra yarn are always available. Free. Shotmeyer Room, Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Wyck-off. RSVP: 201-891-4866. WyckoffLibrary.org.Group Sound Healing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. The use of Himalayan singing bowls, tuned to each energy center, allows for healing pathways to open and stuck energy to be released. Each participant will receive a personal experience with the bowls. Registration is limited to the first 15 participants. $30/preregistered, $35/at the door if space available. Body Positive Works, 96 E Allendale Rd, Saddle River. 201-708-8448. BodyPositiveWorks.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9Access Bars Class – 9am-5pm. A class that has the potential to change anything! Learn to give and receive Access Bars, a light touch energy process for dynamic change. By gently touching 32 points on the head, one can release the energetic charge of thoughts, feelings, emotions, beliefs and attitudes that create limitation in your life. Create the change you are longing for, opening you up to more peace, possibilities, ease and awareness. No prerequisites required. NCBTMB approved CEU’s for massage therapists. Registration required. Terry Obssuth, 22 Madison Ave. Paramus. 201-655-3836. Ac-cessTheBars.com.Open Cockpit Day: Aviation Hall of Fame –10am-4pm. Nov 9 & 10. Young and old can experience hands-on cockpit handling, and learn more about how pilots fly and what the controls and instrumentation do. The museum, located beside the runway at Teterboro Airport, owns a number of WW II planes, helicopters and historic and modern

designed to relieve stress and provide a sense of inner quiet and resolve; w/Hillary Wells MS, L.Ac. $50. Salt of the Earth, Center for Healing, 811 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Chestnut Ridge, NY. RSVP: 845-290-0678. SaltOfTheEarthCFH.com. Concert: Gladius, Guitar Virtuoso – 7-8pm. In addition to being an award-winning composer, gui-tar virtuoso Gladius fuses influences ranging from classical to Spanish guitar, to rock and beyond. Free. Main Floor, Englewood Library, 31 Engle St, Engle-wood. 201-568-2215 x 230. EnglewoodLibrary.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Tai Chi –7pm. Nov 4, 11, 18, 25. Tai chi is prac-ticed for defense and health benefits. Instructor Kung-Ming Jan of Tenafly is a cardiologist and long-time practitioner of both Shaolin yoga and tai chi chuan. Englewood Library, 31 Engle St, Engle-wood. 201-568-2215 x 230. EnglewoodLibrary.org.Adolescent Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating Recovery Nutrition Group –7-8:15pm. Mon Nov 4 thru Dec 9. Eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image issues are epidemics striking ado-lescents at younger ages than ever before. Teens are particularly susceptible to these damaging messages due to their cognitive stage of development, along with enduring many social milestones/transitions. $300. Body Positive Works, 96 E Allendale Rd, Saddle River. Info, Liz: 201-708-8448. BodyPosi-tiveWorks.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5Diabetes Support Group – 2:30-4pm. Those living with diabetes, or their caregivers, can freely discuss positive lifestyle changes and ways to manage diabetes, check their blood glucose, and more. The group will be guided by a certified facilitator. Free. Jersey City Medical Center, Rm 5, 355 Grand St, Jersey City. RSVP: 888-724-7123. Info, Sandy Moreau, PharmD: 201-915-2000 x 3923.Reiki Circle in the Salt Cave – 8-9:30pm. Reiki master Lisa LaCava leads a reiki session in the salt cave. Each person gets 10 minutes on the table and the remainder of the time experiencing salt cave therapy. $50. Salt of the Earth, Center for Healing, 811 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Chestnut Ridge, NY. RSVP: 845-290-0678. SaltOfTheEarthCFH.com.

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and restore your energy. Class will incorporate 3 to 5 essential oils. This class is for everyone. $25. Leaping Lotus Wellness Studio, 198A Market St, Elmwood Park. Register: 201-903-5028. Leapin-gLotusFit.com.Scavenger Hunt – 2-3pm. Families receive clues to help solve nature riddles along the trails. Each fam-ily works as a team as they hike trails to complete the hunt and receive a small prize. Program is for adults and children 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tenafly Nature Center, Visitor Center, 313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly. RSVP: 201-568-6093. TenaflyNatureCenter.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10Recycled Crafts – 10am-noon. Think twice before throwing away that egg carton or toilet paper tube. Join this fun, hands-on workshop and learn how to re-purpose common household items into unique crafts. Adults, families, children age 5 and up. Free. Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pesin Dr, Jersey City. 201-915-3400 x 202. [email protected].

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11Veteran’s Day Commemoration & Artillery Demo – 1-4pm. Cannon demonstration at 1pm followed by a screening of They Shall Not Grow Old (R|2018) at 2pm. Using state-of-the-art technol-ogy and materials from the BBC and Imperial War Museum, filmmaker Peter Jackson allows the story of World War I to be told by the men who were there. Life on the front is explored through the voices of the soldiers, who discuss their feelings about the conflict, the food they ate, the friends they made and their dreams of the future. Light refreshments served. Free; metered parking. Fort Lee Historic Park, Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee. 201-461-1776. NJPalisades.org/FortLee.html.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12Group Past Life Regression – 7-8:30pm. Join an experiential journey to our past. Understanding the past opens our ability to embrace our present. There is nothing to prepare. As Lois Kramer-Perez, CHt, guides you through imagery, the information will arise in your awareness. $35 thru Nov 9. Earths Healings, 792 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge. 201-800-0570. Register at EarthsHealing.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13Women’s Lightweight Tents and Sleep Systems Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Beyond survival, it’s possible to find ways to be comfortable on your upcoming backpacking trips without carrying a lot of heavy gear. In this workshop, an expert will help you discover some of the latest and lightest shelter and sleep solutions in the outdoor industry. You’ll have a chance to set up different systems and then crawl in to see just how comfortable you can be on your next adventure. No experience necessary. All gear provided. $40, $20/member. Paramus REI, 2200 Bergen Town Ctr, Paramus. 201-226-1560. REI.com.Intro to Crystals – 7pm. Learn about the wonderful properties of crystals and how to use them for healing and well-being. Discuss some beginner crystals, their properties, how to use them, and how to find the right one for you. Also learn how to care for your crystals. Hand outs and thorough Q&A. $25. Earths Healings, 792 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge. 201-800-0570. Register at EarthsHealing.com.

Playing with Pendulums – 7-9pm. Pendulums have been used for dowsing and accessing intuition for hundreds of years. Learn how to use a pendulum to access information and how to use your pendulum to clear your space, clear yourself and clear others. An experiential class learning a valuable tool. $35. Ridgewood HS, 627 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood. Registration: 201-670-2777.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14Past Life Regression – 8-9:30pm. With Lindsey Sass of NJ Healing Center. In the relaxing and healing environment of the salt cave, learn to under-stand yourself better by connecting with your past life. $50. Salt of the Earth, Center for Healing, 811 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Chestnut Ridge, NY. RSVP: 845-290-0678. SaltOfTheEarthCFH.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15Mother’s Gathering: Pathways Connect – Noon-2pm. Moms and moms-to-be connect and get empowered by insights into the subjects of preg-nancy, childbirth, holistic parenting and healthcare. Children are welcome. Light refreshments. Free; preregistration required. 1425 Broad St, #4, Clifton. Info and registration: 973-773-8244.“North by Northwest” Movie – 6:30pm doors/7pm preshow/7:30pm movie. Experience this 1959 clas-sic by the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, on a 52-foot screen. An advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken by foreign spies for a government agent. $15, $8/children 12 and under, seniors and students. United Palace, 4140 Broad-way, Manhattan. 212-568-6700. UnitedPalace.org/Product/North-By-Northwest/.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16Intro to Crystal Workshop – 10-11:30am. Explore crystal basics as Lisa LaCava shares her knowledge of the crystal world. Cost includes a clear quartz crystal to take home. $30. Salt of the Earth, Center for Healing, 811 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Chestnut Ridge, NY. RSVP: 845-290-0678. SaltOfTheEarthCFH.com. New Jersey Veg Fest –11am-5pm. Nov 16 & 17. Vegan food and lifestyle festival featuring food and product vendors, speakers and entertainment. All products that are sold, sampled, or displayed must be vegan, defined as products that are free of all animal ingredients and processes that harm or exploit animals. Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus. 973-631-1731.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Gentle Stretching in the Salt Cave – 3:30-4:30pm. Jody Polevoy leads a gentle stretch session

the salt cave to relieve stress and tension. Breathe in the salt air and amplify the benefits. $50. Salt of the Earth, Center for Healing, 811 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Chestnut Ridge, NY. RSVP: 845-290-0678. SaltOfTheEarthCFH.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19Advanced Pendulums Workshop with Lois Kramer-Perez, CHt. – 7-9pm. In this you will practice using the pendulum to receive specific in-formation; how to clear yourself, your chakras, and others; how to clear the hitchhiker energy you pick up in malls, elevators, public and private places. Some pendulum experience beneficial. Bring your favorite pendulum, purchase one at class or a tool will be provided for you. $40/thru Nov 14, $45/thereafter. Earths Heailings, 792 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge. 201-800-0570. Register at Earth-sHealing.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20Docent & Interpretation Meeting: Two Centuries at New Bridge Landing – 7:30pm. The Zabriskie-Steuben House not only “saw more of the American Revolution than any house in America,” but it witnessed the trade along the Hackensack River, the coming of the railroads, the transition from an agrarian Bergen to one of industry and commerce, and then to suburbia. The School of Historical Interpretation helps hone communication skills, familiarize volunteers with Bergen’s unique history, provides insight into the material culture of the past and trains volunteers in historical presentation. Steu-ben House, 1201-09 Main St, River Edge. RSVP: 201-487-1739. BergenCountyHistory.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21Crystal Gridding – 7pm. Learn what crystal gridding is and how you use grids; basic grids and how to use them to protect and bring about harmony in houses, offices, or specific rooms and discover how you can trust your intuition to develop your own style and uses for crystal gridding. Space is limited. $25 Earths Healings, 792 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge. 201-800-0570. Register at EarthsHealing.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24Swedish Christmas Fair – 10am-4pm. Traditional fair featuring handcrafted Christmas decorations, home baked goods, traditional foods, Swedish Café, and a Lucia pageant at 11am and 2pm hosted by Swedish Women’s Educational Association. Members will attend in traditional costume. $2. Commonwealth Club, 26 Northview Ave, Upper Montclair. 815-861-2760. SWEA.org/NewJersey.243rd Anniversary of the British Invasion/American Retreat – Noon-4pm event schedule. When five thousand troops scaled the Palisades at Lower Closter Dock and marched against Fort Lee, the American garrison escaped entrapment by cross-ing the Hackensack River at New Bridge, the Bridge That Saved a Nation. To mark the anniversary of the “times that try men’s souls,” the Bergen Historical Society offers a day of living history, presentations and a slice of Bergen’s rich history. Steuben House, 1201-09 Main St, River Edge. RSVP: 201-487-1739. BergenCountyHistory.org.Opera Gala – 3pm. The program features New Jersey City University voice students and faculty in well-known arias, duets and ensembles by Mo-zart, Verdi, Puccini, Mascagni, Strauss and others.


The NJCU orchestra will perform an overture and selected operatic selections. Dr. Donna Connolly, coordinator of vocal studies and Lou Kosma, NJCU orchestra director. Free admission with RSVP. Mar-garet Williams Theater, New Jersey City University, 2040 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City. 201-200-2000. NJCU.edu.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27Women’s Trailside Bike Repair Workshop – 7-9pm. Don’t let a surprise on the trail cancel your ride. Join expert bike techs for this hands-on workshop addressing the most common trailside issues. Busted chains, noisy drivetrains, and broken spokes are all on the agenda with plenty of get-your-hands-dirty chance to practice along the way. $60, $40/member. Paramus REI, 2200 Bergen Town Ctr, Paramus. 201-226-1560. REI.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30Holiday Model Train Exhibit – Nov 30 & Dec 1. 1-6pm. The New York Society of Model Engineers is opening its doors to visitors for the start of the holiday season. Both layouts, and the Thomas ex-hibit, will be operating. The show will also feature a candy train, and a new car will be added to the ice cream train. The souvenir shop open for purchase of videos, books, trains and railroad related items. $7, $1/children, free/under 5. The New York Society of Model Engineers, 341 Hoboken Rd, Carlstadt. ModelEngineers.org/Shows/.

plan ahead SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1Wreath Workshop – 1-4pm. This Dutch Colonial homestead and museum is offering a wreath work-shop using the natural greens and bounty from the gardens. If you donate your wreath to the Garretson for sale at their Dutch Christmas event, there is no charge for this workshop. Must preregister. $25/take home wreath. Garretson Forge and Farm, 4-02 River Rd, Fair Lawn. 201-797-7545. GarretsonFarm.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3Conquer Mystery Aches and Chronic Pain – 6pm. Learn why the body holds onto pain and discomfort; how it transfers from one part of the body to another; why some pain and discomfort go undetected; how emotional memory causes physical discomfort; and more. Gain insights on restoring comfort and balance to your body. Catherine Perman, LMBT, CMLDT, Fort Lee Chamber of Commerce, 210 Whiteman St, 2nd Fl, Fort Lee. Preregistration required: 917-701-1162. IAHP.com/Catherine-Perman.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5Yoga Philosophy Teacher Training: Deep Dive into Bhagavad Gita –9am-2pm. Dec 5, 12, 19. Yoga Alliance approved teacher training module. Discussion and deconstruction of Bhagavad Gita, one of the key yoga texts. Apply philosophy to add depth and potency to your practice. $300. Body Positive Works, 96 E Allendale Rd, Saddle River. 201-708-8448. Bodypositiveworks.comDeck the Halls of a Museum – 10am-2pm. Help decorate one of the oldest stone house museums for the holidays. This pre-revolutionary sandstone house is officially listed on the New Jersey and the

National Register of Historic Places. Call to confirm time. Donations appreciated. Garretson Forge and Farm, 4-02 River Rd, Fair Lawn. 201-797-1775 and 551-206-4380. GarretsonFarm.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7Access Energetic Facelift – 9:30am-5:30pm. Would you like to look and feel younger? The Access Energetic Facelift rejuvenates the face and reverses the appearance of aging on the face and throughout the body. It’s a process that smooths, tightens, and rejuvenates your face and body. No surgery, no injections, no drugs. Registration required. Christine DiDomenico. Washington Twp. 845-825-2361A Dutch Christmas – 10am-4pm. Celebrate at the stone house museum with tours and activities and bring the children to see Sinterklaas. Shop home-made items, specialties from the heirloom garden and homemade baked goods are for sale. One of the oldest sites in Bergen County, this pre-revolutionary site is a living Dutch farm. Garretson Farm Museum, 4-02 River Rd, Fair Lawn. 201-797-1775 and 551-206-4380. GarretsonFarm.org.Sound Healing/Kirtan Concert – 7:30-9:30pm. Concert by Dalien, also known as 13 Hands. See his website at 13Hands.com. Leaping Lotus Wellness Studio, 198A Market St, Elmwood Park. Tickets: 201-903-5028. LeapingLotusFit.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8Access Bars Class – 9:30am-5:30pm. A class that has the potential to change anything! Learn to give and receive Access Bars, a light touch energy process for dynamic change. By gently touching 32 points on the head, one can release the energetic charge of thoughts, feelings, emotions, beliefs and attitudes that create limitation in your life. Create the change you are longing for, opening you up to more peace, possibilities, ease and awareness. No prerequisites required. NCBTMB approved CEU’s for massage therapists. Registration required. Chris-tine DiDomenico, Washington Twp. 845-825-2361. AccessTheBars.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22United Palace 90th Anniversary: Lauryn Hill in Concert – Celebrate the United Palace Anniver-sary with a concert featuring the legendary singer, songwriter and performer Ms. Lauryn Hill. This will be the first event commemorating the venue’s long history, first as a vaudeville and deluxe movie house, then as the home of Spiritual Artistry and theater. United Palace, 4140 Broadway, Manhattan. 212-568-6700. UnitedPalace.org/Product/90th-Anniversary-Concert-With-Ms-Lauryn-Hill/.

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sundayDrop-in Studio – 1-4pm. Explore a range of art materials and processes based on artwork on view in the galleries. Open-ended activities designed to spark creativity in all ages and abilities; hands-on assistance and technical advice. Come in for 20 minutes or an hour and leave with your very own masterpiece. Included in Museum admission. Mont-clair Art Museum, 3 S Mountain Ave, Montclair. 973-259-5139. MontclairArtMuseum.org.African Dance: Family Dance – 2:45-3:30pm. High-energy, traditional West African dance. The Family Dance class is a multi-level class free to any adults and children who come together to dance as a family. Center for Modern Dance Education, 84 Euclid Ave, Hackensack. 201-342-2989.

mondayJazzercise Classes – 9:30am, 4:30pm, and 5:45pm. Moderate and low density classes available. $20, monthly rates available. The Armenian Presbyterian Church, 140 Forest Ave, Paramus. Info: 201-988-7707. [email protected] Meditation – 1:10-1:45pm. Partially guided meditation. Learn to meditate or expand your current practice. Experience the benefits of meditation and practice in community. Beginners welcome, no experience necessary. Free. Krame Center, Ansifield School of Business, Rm 420, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah. For information or to register: TinyURL.com/KrameMeditation. Crafternoon: Grades 3-6 – 3:30-4:30pm. Who doesn’t love a good make-and-take? This new take on arts and crafts explores different crafts every week. No registration is required but supplies are limited on a first come, first serve basis. Free. John-son Public Library, Hackensack Meeting Room, 274 Main St, Hackensack. 201-343-4169 x 14. Hackensack.BCCLS.org.American Mahjong – 4-6pm. Games are friendly and totally stress free for entertainment only. Begin-ners and experienced players are welcome to come but the game isn’t taught. Free. All Purpose Rm, Dixon Homestead Library, 180 Washington Ave, Dumont. 201-384-2030.Citizenship Class – 4:30-5:30pm. 1st Mon. Topics discussed in citizenship class: Civics questions, reading vocabulary, writing vocabulary. Classes are free to all and no registration required. Must have some literacy skills to take the class. Free. John-son Public Library, Hackensack Meeting Room, 274 Main St, Hackensack. 201-343-4169 x 14. Hackensack.BCCLS.org.Lego Club – 7-7:45pm. For kids age 6 and up. After a story, build with Legos based on the book’s theme. BYOB (bring your own blocks) to the meeting. Regis-tration is required. Free. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Te-aneck Rd, Teaneck. 201-837-4171. TeaneckLibrary.org.

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Environmental Justice Green Drinks Hackensack – 7-9pm. 2nd Mon. Conversation, problem-solving, knowledge sharing for green and sustainable living, community issues, business practices, urban farming, food waste, climate change, flooding. Free. Pay for what you order. Villa de Columbia, 12 Mercer St, Hackensack. 862-203-8814. EJGreenDrinks.org.Valley Toastmasters – 8-10pm. 1st and 3rd Mon. A club for improving public speaking and leadership skills. Guests are welcome and can attend without advance notice. First Congregational Church, 276 Haworth Ave, Haworth. Info: 201-767-3063. 3181.ToastmastersClubs.org.

tuesdayYoga for Addiction Recovery – 8:30-9:45am. Yoga teaches us to get to know our bodies, to hear its signals, and to honor it for where it is today. Maria Salvatore shares her experience how yoga and meditation has helped her own recovery. Also offered Thursdays at noon with Karen Dillon. Full class schedule available online. Body Positive Works, 96 E Allendale Rd, Saddle River. 201-708-8448. BodyPositiveWorks.com.Restorative Yoga w/Mary Ann Gebhardt – 9:45-10:45am. $20/drop-in, $150/10-class pass. Vista Natural Wellness Center, 191 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland. 201-644-0840.Nurtured Parent Support Group – 10am-12pm. Whether you are the parent of a child or parenting the child within, The Nurtured Parent assists adults seeking a safe environment to share and heal from the debilitating effects of unhealthy relationships. Learn the tools needed to gain the confidence to become deliberate creators. Free. Center for Hope and Safety, 12 Overlook Ave, Rochelle Park. NurturedParent.org.Discounted Earseeds Tuesdays -- 11:30am-5pm. Learn how auriculotherapy (akin to acupressure or reflexology for the ear) can improve overall health and help with a wide variety of health issues. $25/special rate. Complete Wellness Within, 617 Oradell Ave, Fl 2, Ste 3R. Register (required) 973-615-2486. CompleteWellnessWithin.com.Pare Down, Cheer Up – 3pm. 3rd Tue. Learning to live with less. For those who want to simplify their lives, whether to save money, reduce stress or transi-tion to a more sustainable lifestyle. Led by health and

wellness educator Kathy Schwarz. Free. Englewood Library, 31 Engle St, Englewood. 201-568-2215. EnglewoodLibrary.org. Teen Tuesday – 3:15-4:30pm. Movies, trivia, board games, video games: all teen Tuesday events are free and open to students in grades 7-12. Advanced sign up is never required and weekly attendance isn’t necessary. You can come any time that you are available. Free. Johnson Public Library, 274 Main St, Hackensack. Keri Adams: 201-343-4169 x 30. Hackensack.BCCLS.org.American Mahjong – 4-6pm. Games are friendly and totally stress free for entertainment only. Begin-ners and experienced players are welcome to come but the game isn’t taught. Free. All Purpose Rm, Dixon Homestead Library, 180 Washington Ave, Dumont. 201-384-2030.Drop-In Yoga – 6:15-7:15pm. Learn the basic poses, breathing techniques, and how to feel in bal-ance. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a yoga mat, towel, water, and a positive spirit. No registration but space is limited. Free. Winter Room, Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Rd, Mahwah. 201-529-7323. Mahwah.BCCLS.org.Library Writers’ Collective – 6:30-8:30pm. The group’s goal is to support adult writers at all levels who are committed to their work. The collective will allow writers to share their stories and receive constructive feedback. Writers working in fiction and creative non-fiction are welcome. You do not need to be published to join. Free. Mahwah Public Library, Small Meeting Room, 100 Ridge Rd, Mahwah. Denise Laude: 201-529-7323 X 227. Mahwah.BCCLS.org.Knitting & Crocheting Club – 6:45-7:45pm. 1st & 3rd Tue. Come get crafty. Crochet and knit with a fun group. This is a drop-in event welcome to all skill levels. No registration necessary. Dixon Home-stead Library North, 180 Washington Ave, Dumont. 201-384-2030. Dumont.BCCLS.org.Pilates Mat Class – 7-7:45pm. With Josephine Capizzi; all levels. $15. Vista Natural Wellness Center, 191 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland. Info: 201-644-0840. VistaNaturalWellness.com. Group Past Life Regression – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Tue. Join an experiential journey to our past. Understand-ing the past opens our ability to embrace our present. There is nothing to prepare. As Lois Kramer-Perez, CHt, guides you through imagery, the information will arise in your awareness. $35. Earths Healings, 792 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge. 201-800-0570. Register at EarthsHealing.com.Tarot Study Group – 7-9pm. 4th Tue. For tarot card readers looking to meet other readers to share, learn and practice. All levels of readers are welcome. Also guest readers demonstrate their style of reading. $20. Mystical World, Bookstore & Enlightenment Center, 648 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst. 201-896-3999.Ridgewood Toastmasters – 7:30pm. 2nd and 4th Tue. Toastmasters International encourages the art of public speaking and develops leadership skills. Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, Fellowship Room, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.Drop-In Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditation has been known to reduce stress, relieve pain, and recharge mind and body. Come in comfortable clothes. Drop in on as many sessions as you like. With Leena and Nirmal Mukhi, who have 12 years of experience practicing Sahaja meditation. Free. Seats are available on a first come basis. Winter Room, Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Rd, Mahwah. 201-529-7323. Mahwah.BCCLS.org.


Holistic Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Holistic yoga classes emphasizing gentle fl ow and coordinated breath with movements. All levels are welcome. $10. Advance Medi-cal Care Center, lower level, 22 Madison Ave, Paramus. Info: 201-741-1198. Tatyana: [email protected].

wednesday Yin Yoga for Your Body – 8:30-9:45am. With Body Positive Work co-owner Jen Kraft. The practice targets the connective tissues, ligaments, and joints that lie underneath our muscles. If you can stay in your poses on the mat, it can teach you to “sit with” diffi cult situations off the mat. All lev-els, abilities, shapes and sizes welcome. Full class schedule available online. Body Positive Works, 96 E Allendale Rd, Saddle River. 201-708-8448. BodyPositiveWorks.com.Holy Cross Cemetery Mass of Remembrance – 9:30am. 1st Wed. The ministry of Catholic Cem-eteries provides for the spiritual needs of families through such activities as Masses celebrated in memory of deceased loved ones. Chapel Mausole-um, 340 Ridge Rd, North Arlington. 888-467-8903.Maryrest Cemetery Mass of Remembrance – 9:30am. 1st Wed. The ministry of Catholic Cemeter-ies provides for the spiritual needs of families through such activities as Masses celebrated in memory of deceased loved ones. Chapel Mausoleum, 770 Dar-lington Ave, Mahwah. 888-489-9095.Jazzercise Classes – 9:30am, 4:30pm, and 5:45pm. Moderate and low density classes available. $20, monthly rates available. The Armenian Presbyterian Church, 140 Forest Ave, Paramus. Info: 201-988-7707. [email protected] Conversation Class – 12:30-1:30pm. ESL conversation classes are off ered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronunciation. Free. Johnson Public Library, Hackensack Meeting Room, 274 Main St, Hacken-sack. 201-343-4169 x 34. Hackensack.BCCLS.org.Coloring for Relaxation – 1:30-3:20pm. Hands on coloring, Color yourself calm. Light refreshments. Free drop in. Dixon Homestead Library North, 180 Washing-ton Ave, Dumont. 201-384-2030. Dumont.BCCLS.org.Adult Book Club – 4pm. 3rd Wed. Led by club member Sylva Crump. Check website for date changes and book for the month. Free. Closter Public Library Central Library, 280 High St, Closter. 201-768-4197. Closter.BCCLS.org.

Early Literacy: 3 & 4 Year Olds – 4:30-5:30pm. A great way to instill a love of reading and learning in a young child. A certifi ed teacher teaches important sight words to begin the journey in discovering books. Free. Story Tower, Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Rd, Mahwah. 201-529-7323 x 230.Mahwah.BCCLS.org.Evening Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. Partially guided meditation. Learn to meditate or expand your current practice. No experience necessary. Free. Krame Center, Ansifi eld School of Business, Rm 420, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah. For information or to register: TinyURL.com/KrameMeditation.Chair Yoga, Breathing Technique & Meditation Class – 6-7pm. Yoga is a holistic way of energizing and integrating your mind body and self. Meditation allows the conscious mind to settle deeply in the self, giving it a rest. With Sujatha Nair from Art of Living. Free. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck. 201-837-4171. TeaneckLibrary.org.Green Drinks Conversation: Ramsey-Mahwah – 6-9pm. 1st Wed. Informal social engagement provides a framework established without agenda or motives other than spreading sustainable conscious-ness throughout our local communities. Upstairs at The Station, 5 W Main St, Ramsey. 201-327-9748. BradysAtTheStation.net.Adult Coloring Club – 6:30-7:30pm. Registration is required due to space limitations but no need to attend on a regular basis. The library will supply the space to relax and de-stress, coloring pages, the

coloring pencils and crayons, and the refreshments. Free. Closter Public Library Central Library, 280 High St, Closter. 201-768-4197. Closter.BCCLS.org.Yoga for Stress & Anxiety – 6:30-7:45pm. An op-portunity to slow down with meditation, breathing ex-ercises, gentle and restorative yoga, yoga nidra (deep relaxation), journaling and essential oils. Come relax your body and calm your mind. Body Positive Works, 96 E Allendale Rd, Saddle River. 201-708-8448. Full class schedule available at BodyPositiveWorks.com.Hatha Yoga – 7-8pm. Move in and out of poses with the rhythmic fl ow of breath. Through concentration based on breath awareness, you are guided into fi nding increased endurance, fl exibility, circulation and strength. $20/drop in, $150/10-class pass. Vista Natural Wellness Center, 191 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland. 201-644-0840.Meditation – 7-8pm. Sahaja yoga meditation is easy to learn and known to reduce stress, relieve pain and recharge mind and body. All are welcome to attend. Attendees can sit either in a chair or on the fl oor and should wear loose, comfortable clothing. Free. Englewood Library, 31 Engle St, Englewood. 201-568-2215. EnglewoodLibrary.org.Mediumship/Spiritual Support Group – 7-9pm. 2nd Thu. You are not alone in the way you are feeling. Learn to use the tools you need to re-create your world your way. Learn to meet the challenges in life in new and productive ways. Meetings are always held in an environment of truth, love, and intense passion for your soul. $5. Mystical World, Bookstore & Enlightenment Center, 648 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst. 201-896-3999.Meditation Group – 8pm. 2nd Wed. This is true group work. No experience is necessary. Contact the host to say you are coming. Host: Sharon Sillen. Sponsored by Metaphysical Center of NJ. Donations accepted. Yogacentric, 238 Colfax Ave, Clifton. 973-865-1976.

thursdayCitizenship Class – 10-11am. Topics discussed in citizenship class: Civics questions, reading vocabu-lary, writing vocabulary. Classes are free to all and no registration required. Must have some literacy skills to take the class. Free. Johnson Public Library 274 Main St, Hackensack. Michelle Ferreira: 201-343-4169 x 34. JohnsonLib.org.Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement Classes – 10-11am. Feldenkrais is a powerful approach to improving your life that uses gentle, mindful movement to bring new awareness and possibility. For more information see website. $20/ drop-in, $150/10 class pass. Vista Natural Wellness Center 191 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland. 201-644-0840. VistaNaturalWellness.com.Clear Your Stress: Conversation and Guided Clearing Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. Using visualizations along with guided meditations and crystal bowls we clear the accumulated stress, therefore clearing the self; w/Lois Kramer-Perez. No meditation experience required. $20. Rte 4 & Rte 17, Paramus. Details: 201-906-5767. [email protected] Morning Movie – 10:30am-12:30pm. Popular, often fi rst-run fi lms selected for their wide appeal to an adult audience. Movie snacks and drinks are served. This program is free and no tickets are necessary. Seats are fi rst-come. Winter Room,

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Argentine Tango Classes – 8:30-9:30pm. Two teachers with 25 years of experience. Beginners welcome. $20/drop in. Center for Modern Dance, 84 Euclid Ave, Hackensack. 201-342-2989. CMDE.org.

fridayJazzercise Classes – 9:30am. $20, monthly rates available. The Armenian Presbyterian Church, 140 Forest Ave, Paramus. 201-988-7707. [email protected] for Recovery from Eating Disorders & Negative Body Image – 9:30-10:45am. Yoga can help to heal eating disorders & disordered eating because in yoga, the body is viewed as the most precious container for what is truly important, one’s unique inner qualities. Body Positive Works, 96 E Allendale Rd, Saddle River. 201-708-8448. BodyPositiveWorks.com.Visiting Nurse & Blood Pressure Clinic – 10am-12pm. Blood pressure and general health infor-mation with the visiting nurse. No appointment required. Tenafly Public Library, Friends Room, 100 River Edge Rd, Tenafly. 201-568-8680.Bhagavad Gita Classes and Vegetarian Dinner – 7-9pm. 2nd and 4th Fri. Learn the most famous Vedic book. Secular, logical, eye-opening, the Gita teaches the eternal principles of love. Written 5,000 years ago, this knowledge is relevant for modern life. Info: [email protected] or 201-926-9079.Know Thyself Lectures – 7pm. Through a se-ries of 75 lectures, deep meditation, study and experimentation you will come to answer the fundamental questions in life: Where do we come from? What is the purpose of existence? Free. 358 Greenmount Ave, Cliffside Park. 201-370-6433.

saturdayAngel Card Readings – 1st Sat. These readings can give insight into relationships, careers and finances. Your reading may focus on a specific question or be more open-ended, simply honing in on a general aspect of life. $40/30-min reading. 201-800-0570. Schedule your appointment at [email protected]. Jazzercise Classes – 8:20 & 9:30am. $20, monthly rates available. The Armenian Presbyterian Church,

140 Forest Ave, Paramus. 201-988-7707. [email protected] Group – 9am. Free. Crossfit Rising, 38 N St, Bergenfield. 201-674-0419. [email protected]. CrossfitRising.com.Zen Morning Practice and Introduction – 9am-noon. Zen is about finding yourself as well as finding truth. Believing in yourself, knowing “who you re-ally are”, living in your own way. Free. Vajradhara Meditation Center, 358 Greenmount Ave, Cliffside Park. 201-370-6433.Yoga for Your Body – 9:15-10:45am. Join “Curvy Yoga” certified instructor Michele Palumbo as she leads an accessible, judgment-free yoga class with lots of options customized for the unique needs of every body. Absolutely all levels, shapes and sizes welcome. Full class schedule available online. Body Positive Works, 96 E Allendale Rd, Saddle River. 201-708-8448. BodyPositiveWorks.com.Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Classes – 9:30-10:30am. Feldenkrais is a powerful approach to improving your life that uses gentle, mindful movement to bring new awareness and possibility. For more information see website. $20/ drop-in, $150/10 class pass. Vista Natural Wellness Center 191 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland. 201-644-0840. VistaNaturalWellness.com.Gentle Flow Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Designed to align your mind, body, and soul, complete with a mediation to optimize relaxation. Healing4thesoul Wellness Center, 199-B Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights. 201-288-0011. Healing4thesoul.com.Crafty Saturday Morning – 11am-noon. 3rd Sat. A time for the whole family to work on creative projects together. Projects and materials will change, but supplies will always be aimed at children ages 6+ or younger with caregivers. Caregivers are en-couraged to be part of the crafting and welcome to use the supplies. Children over 6 may attend and craft independently. Free. Children’s Room, Tenafly Public Library, 100 Riveredge Rd, Tenafly. 201-568-8680. [email protected] Yoga – 11am-12pm. This class is slower paced with a focus on alignment and movement with the breath. Experience a gentle yet challenging approach to yoga in a light-hearted atmosphere. $12. Earths Healings, 792 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge. 201-800-0570. Register at EarthsHealing.com.Nature Story Time – 11:30am-12:15pm. 3rd Sat. Children ages 3-7 will enjoy a nature-themed story and a visit from one of Center’s Animal Ambas-sadors. Learn how it came to TNC. A new story and animal each month: includes snakes, frogs, turtles, owls, hawk, etc. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visitor Center, Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly.Knit One, Drop In – 3pm. 4th Sat. With Carolyn Epstein. Beginner or advanced knitters. Crochet-ers welcome. Instruction to get started. Begin with simple baby hats and scarves. Finished projects can be donated to Save the Children or U.S. Troops. Bring size 8 knitting needles. Yarn to get started provided. Free. Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Rd, Mahwah. 201-529-7323. Mahwah.BCCLS.org.Meditation/Healing Circle Group – 4-5:30pm. Healing meditations and energy work designed to help you with chakra balancing, healing, relax-ation and stress management. $5. Mystical World, Bookstore & Enlightenment Center, 648 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst. 201-896-3999.

Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Rd, Mahwah. 201-529-7323 x 230. Mahwah.BCCLS.org.Inspect Your Gadget – 11am-12pm. Have a smart-phone or an eReader and don’t know how to use it? Trying to save pictures on your tablet? Bring your device, appropriate cords and user manual if you have it, and come to the library! No preregistra-tion necessary. Hackensack Library, 274 Main St, Hackensack. 201-343-4169.ESL Conversation Class – 12:30-1:30pm. Classes are offered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronun-ciation. Free. Johnson Public Library, Hackensack Meeting Room, 274 Main St, Hackensack. 201-343-4169 x 34. Hackensack.BCCLS.org.Day Meditation – 1:10-1:45pm. Partially guided meditation. Learn to meditate or expand your current practice. Experience the benefits of meditation and practice in community. Beginners welcome, no experience necessary. Free. Krame Center, Ansifield School of Business, Rm 420, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah. For information or to register: TinyURL.com/KrameMeditation. Thursday Movie Matinee – 2-5pm. Popular, often first-run films selected for their wide appeal to an adult audience. Movie snacks and drinks are served. This program is free and no tickets are necessary. Seats are first-come. Winter Room, Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Rd, Mahwah. 201-529-7323 x 230. Mahwah.BCCLS.org.Teen Time – 3:30-4:30pm. 2nd Thur. The programs are different each month, but they are guaranteed to be fun or your money back. Free. Friends Room, Tenafly Public Library, 100 Riveredge Rd, Tenafly. 201-568-8680. [email protected] Lego Club – 4-5pm. For kids ages 6 and up. After a story time, everyone builds with Legos something based on the story time theme. BYOB (bring your own blocks) to the meeting. Registra-tion is required. Free. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck. RSVP: 201-837-4171.Teaneck.bccls.org.Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – 5-6:15pm. Kundalini yoga helps to clear the fog in our minds and build physical vitality through a mixture of movement, dynamic breathing techniques, medita-tion, and the chanting of mantras. Also offered Sun-days at 9am. Full class schedule available online. Body Positive Works, 96 E Allendale Rd, Saddle River. 201-708-8448. BodyPositiveWorks.com.CARE: Cancer Awareness Research Exchange – 7pm. 1st Thurs. The group stresses nutritional and preventive education to help maintain optimum health. Guest speakers give updates on health news, evaluate new treatments, offer Q&A sessions. $10/donation. The Elks Lodge, 523 Kinderkamack Rd, Westwood. Harvey Kunz: 201-664-5005.Guided Meditation – 7-8pm. One of the easiest ways to enter a state of relaxation and inner stillness, to eliminate stress and bring about positive personal changes. Full class schedule available online. Body Positive Works, 96 E Allendale Rd, Saddle River. 201-708-8448. BodyPositiveWorks.com.Spiritual Book Club – 8-10pm. 1st & 3rd Thur. The group chooses a book they will read together at each meeting and discuss it; followed by dessert and coffee. People usually bring a dessert to share. Free. Charlie LoBello, 374 Harding Ave, Lyndhurst. 201-926-0075.


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HOLISTIC DENTAL CAREVLADIMIR GASHINSKY, DDS91 Millburn Ave, Millburn973-457-4688 • HolisticDentalCenterNJ.com

We focus on performing holistic dental care that is good for the body as well as the teeth and gums. We put an emphasis on a more natural or holistic approach to dentistry. As a holistic dentist, Dr. Gashinsky treats the cause of the problem and

not just the symptoms. He seeks to improve his pa-tients’ quality of life through holistic dental care that respects and honors the body. See ad, page 5.

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our com-munity. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email [email protected] to request our media kit.

ENERGY HEALINGACCESS CONSCIOUSNESSTerry Obssuth, Access BARS FacilitatorParamus, NJ201-655-3836 • AccessConsciousness.com

What if you are far greater than any-one has ever acknowledged? Where have you not acknowledged this for yourself? What keeps you in frustra-tion of limitation, judgment of your-self and the lack of peace and joy in your life? What if this could all

change easily and create a new way of life for you. Let me introduce you to the process of Access Bars and a way to live life where you function from your own awareness having more happiness and ease. Of-fering Access Bars and Access Energetic Facelift ses-sions and classes. See ad, page 2.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINEADVANCED MEDICAL CARE CENTERDr. Roman Finn22 Madison Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652201-291-0401 • DoctorFinn.com

Successfully combining the very best of traditional and comple-mentary medicine. Experienced professionals providing compas-sionate care. Comprehensive analysis of your current “Level of Health” and prevention and treat-

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HEALING CENTERAURA ENERGYBertharis Lantigua163 Terrace St, Haworth 973-460-1357 • [email protected]

Reiki master, vibrational sound therapy practitioner, hatha yoga instructor, recreational therapist, certified holistic health coach. With over 20 years’ experience working in the mental health pro-fession, Bertharis Lantigua has a

deep understanding and compassion for helping indi-viduals find their path to healing. Aura Energy pro-vides various holistic services such as reiki energy healing, vibrational sound therapy, crystal healing, charka balancing/energy clearing, holistic health coaching, recreational therapy, hatha yoga, and aro-matherapy. Each session is personalized and intui-tively tailored to the individual’s needs. Focusing on deep relaxation to help decrease stress, anxiety and depression and promote peace and well-being.

CONSCIOUS CENTERSUNITED PALACE OF SPIRITUAL ARTS4140 Broadway, New York, NY212-568-6700UnitedPalace.org

As an inclusive spiritual commu-nity, the United Palace of Spiritual Arts seeks to cultivate compassion, wisdom and peace through spiri-tual practices born of the great wis-dom traditions, sacred service, and

joyous connection to spirit through music, arts and entertainment. Join us for Sunday service at 12pm EST or on live stream. See ad, page 2.

COUNSELING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

LESLIE KAREN LOBELL, MA, LPCPompton Plains (Rte 23) & Montclair908-577-0053 • [email protected]

Do you suffer from anxiety or stress? Do you want to lose weight, stop smoking, gain self-confidence or change a habit? Do you need support and guidance through a life or career transition? Are you ready to achieve your goals, pursue your

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EMPOWERMENT COACH CHRISTINE DIDOMENICOAccess Consciousness® Certified Facili-tator, Bars Facilitator, Energetic Facelift Facilitator & Body Process Facilitator845-825-2361ChristineDiDomenico.com

Everything in your life that is not working can be changed by greater awareness. When you are willing to look at the energy of limitation that creates the pain, disease and suffering in life, then all of it can change. The tools of Access Con-

sciousness are designed to bypass the logical mind and go to the energy that creates the problem. It’s like hitting the delete button on the hard drive of your mind that holds all the thoughts, feelings, beliefs and emotions that keep you stuck. See ad, page 2.

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world

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classifiedsINTUITIVE PRACTITIONER MEDITATIVE CLEARING & FENG SHUILOIS KRAMER-PEREZIntuitive Practitioner, Meditative Clearing & Feng Shui201-906-5767 • Fax 201-265-6037LoisKramerPerez.com

“If we want to make changes in our lives, we must start from within.” Are you ready? Through her own journey of self-discovery, Lois has embraced diverse energy modalities as a way of life, and she wants to share them. Lois has developed simple, effective

techniques that help clients sharpen their awareness, clar-ity and empowerment through feng shui, personal medi-tative clearing, and environmental space clearing. Each of these services can provide anchors for creating change from the inside out. Let’s get started! See ad, page 9.

LIFE COACH DAVID BARTKY Certified Law Of Attraction Life Coach, Certified Consulting Hypnotist973-444-7301 • LifeCoachDavid.com

Are you ready to start attracting at you want, instead of what you don’t want, in all areas of your life? I am an experienced and certified Law of Attraction life coach, and I can help you do that. Once you start living your life

from a Law of Attraction point-of-view it only gets better. I am also a certified Consulting Hypnotist. Hypnosis is great for stress reduction, sleep issues, fear of public speaking/performing, smoking ces-sation, etc. I am also certified in Thinner Band Hypnosis for extreme weight loss.

NUTRITION & WELLNESS COUNSELING

CHRISTINE M. OKEZIENatural Foods Chef & Holistic Health Coach201-889-5001Christine@YourDeliciousBalance.comYourDeliciousBalance.com

Christine is a Holistic Nutritionist, Natural Foods Chef and Transfor-mational Mind Body Eating Coach. Author of The NO DIET Cookbook, How to Eat for Health and Pleasure, for the last eight years she has been supporting

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LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS – For the elderly or infirmed. Highly experienced European women with top-notch references are available for inter-view. Experienced with providing special diets and catering to a holistic lifestyle. Services are available in all of New Jersey. Contact Anna: 732-439-0162.

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PSYCHICS

COMMUNICATE WITH DECEASED LOVED ONES – Martin is a highly-skilled medium with more than 18 years’ experience. He communicates with your loved ones and will help you address and resolve life challenges, while respecting your free will to navigate your own course. By appointment only. Inquiries welcome. [email protected]. 201-306-7625.

PSYCHIC READER & ENERGY HEALER – Honest, accurate, and professional. 15+ years experience. Reiki and tarot master, and your own personal psychic for information beyond what you can physically see and hear, giving you understanding and insight into special situ-ations. Specializing in reuniting lovers. Don’t let negativity take you away from your life’s purpose. A psychic reading can help you detox from stress, find your true love, protect your family, embrace your true career and more. Olivia 551-275-8338.

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE – Acutely gifted sensitive and empath. No tools/genre pure transmission of divine light for people, animals, places. Remote (distance) spiritual work from deep heart of Catskill Mountains in devotion to all globally. Inquiry: [email protected] or 551-502-4440.

BOOKS

WHAT YOU THINK AND SAY – and How You Dine and Eat Shows Who You Are. A gem of a book with many impulses from the divine Wisdom for a higher quality of life. Gabriele-Publishing-House.com. Toll free: 844-576-0937.

ENTERTAINMENT

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FOR RENT

PRACTITIONER SPACE OR OFFICE FOR RENT – Within high-traffic, large fitness center in the heart of Paramus. 15 x 18ft. room w/at-tached bathroom. By main entrance. Perfect for masseuses, holistic practitioners, nutritionists, Mommy & Me classes and more. $1,150/month, utilities included. Contact Sam: 973-886-0725 or [email protected].

YOGA OR WELLNESS STUDIO SPACE FOR RENT – 2-year lease. 500+ sq. ft. Wood floors. Six large windows for natural light and fresh air. Private parking lot. Two private bathrooms. Sec-ond floor of beautiful building in Northvale, NJ. Established yoga and wellness business location with great visibility. $1,300/month. See pictures at BlissYogaAcademy.com and contact Sarah today at [email protected].

FOR SALE

KOMBUCHA BREW-IT-YOURSELF KIT – Kombucha tea is known as the immortal health elixir by Chinese people and originated in the Far East more than 2,000 years ago. Kombucha contains high levels of beneficial acid, probiotics, amino acids and enzymes. Gut health is in the forefront of today’s medical news. Get your Kombucha kit today and get healthy. Contact Angelica at 973-495-8390 or [email protected].

OPPORTUNITIES

INTERNS WANTED – DIGITAL MARKETING, WRITERS, OFFICE HELP – Natural Awakenings Magazine of Bergen and Passaic counties, a print maga-zine and online publication reaching 50,000+ readers every month, has several internship positions available. Our publication is a 20-year-old rapidly-growing na-tional franchise and the premiere natural living (health,


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